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Thumbs Up to the Future

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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Great Retreat and Feedback

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Last week Heather and I had the privilege of leading the members of the presidium, district staff and Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District, along with their wives, in a “Life in God’s Way” retreat.  There were over 60 participants … Continue reading →

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He Gave Me a Thumbs Up

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Todd Biermann

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 →

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ACCURATE Divorce Statistics

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Todd Biermann

My blog last week was so intriguing to many that I thought it was worth one more week of attention.  The accurate statistics on the longevity and satisfaction in marriage are so encouraging that I decided to put them here … Continue reading →

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Care for Those Cohabiting

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Cohabiting outside of marriage is clearly out of line with God’s good way for us.  He wants us to have something much better than such a hollow relationship.  I was talking about this yesterday in a presentation to Michigan District … Continue reading →

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God’s NOT Dead!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Todd Biermann

“God’s Not Dead!”  The title of a popular movie in theaters now.  A bold statement of the TRUTH of Easter.  Our reason for absolute JOY! As I write this, it’s 2:30 p.m. on Good Friday afternoon.  I always like to … Continue reading →

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Panama Mission Trip

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Todd Biermann

From March 26th through April 1st, our family had the privilege to take the principles of “Life in God’s Way” to the people of Panama, Central America.  We lived and worked with Edilberto Mendez, the Director of the Lutheran Hour … Continue reading →

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Panama Mission

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Next Wednesday, March 26th, my family and I will be traveling to Panama City, Panama for a week-long mission trip.  We’ll be working and staying with the director of Lutheran Hour Ministries in Panama, Mr. Edilberto Mendez Mora.  Our primary … Continue reading →

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To Serve or Not to Serve?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Martin Luther once said in a sermon, “When a prince sees his neighbor oppressed, he should think: That concerns me! I must protect and shield my neighbor….The same is true for shoemaker, tailor, scribe, or reader.  If he is a Christian tailor, he … Continue reading →

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A Great Culture

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Todd Biermann

Last Saturday I attended a conference on the topic of “Church, State and Culture.”  All three noteworthy speakers observed that the culture in America today truly is “post-church.”  It’s no longer the norm to go to church and practice the … Continue reading →

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