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The Pen is Mightier!
This week we heard the terrible news of an attack by Islamic extremists on a tabloid office in Paris that left 12 dead and many injured. Such destruction is an awful example of what sin has done to the hearts of … Continue reading
Posted in Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged comfort, community, crisis, Thumbs Up, worldview
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The “Biermann Brief” 2014
Each year I compose the “Biermann Brief” as a summary of what’s been happening in our family over the past year. God is truly abundant in His blessings. Writing this “Brief” helps us remember that. Many of our regular readers comment … Continue reading
Thumbs Up to the Future
This past Sunday my son, Micah, stood before the congregation to publicly confirm his faith. Here’s an excerpt of what he shared as his personal faith statement … “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Teen Life, Worldview
Tagged Parenting, teens, Thumbs Up, witness
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Death with Christ
This past weekend I read the sad news that Brittany Maynard, a 29 year old woman with a terminal brain tumor, had taken her life. She chose to “die with dignity” by taking legally prescribed drugs. She didn’t want to continue … Continue reading
He Gave Me a Thumbs Up
Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting a church member in the hospital following a MAJOR surgery. He was able to speak for the first time in over 48 hours. He’d been through a lot and was still a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Relationship Priorities
Tagged comfort, priorities, relationships, Thumbs Up, witness
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Cooperating in Christ
Exciting things are happening at the mission site being supported by my congregation. The Gathering Place is 14 miles down the road from our main campus, but the distance is being shortened as we’re working more closely together. One … Continue reading
Idols!
Whenever something “good” becomes what’s “best,” we may be worshipping an idol. That’s a thought that rose to the surface as I was having a discussion today with some other pastors about the book Center Church by Timothy Keller. You’re probably … Continue reading
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Tagged idolatry, priorities, Thumbs Up
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Tornadoed!
I’ve always enjoyed spending time on the farm with my cousin, Aaron, in northeast Nebraska. A few years ago I helped him lay down a new wood laminate floor in his living room. Earlier this week I saw my dad who … Continue reading
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Tagged family, Jesus, priorities, Thumbs Up
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MORE Music to My Ears
Last year at this time I wrote about the blessings of our VBS (Vacation Bible School) week here at Faith Lutheran. I noted that it was “music to my ears” when several children asked me for a Bible of their … Continue reading
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Tagged God's way, Thumbs Up, time management
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A Peep Show
Last week I got away with all my in-laws for some long-needed vacation time. I had a great time focusing on my thumb and first two fingers. Using the “Thumbs Up” illustration, that means I reconnected with Jesus, my wife, my kids and several … Continue reading