Fort Wayne Lutheran, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Reviewer: Michelle Converset, Concordia Lutheran High School

Publisher: Winepress

THE LAND RICH STORY

Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." This Bible verse is a theme that runs throughout Major Bierbaum's newly written book entitled, Our Walk with God. In it, he chronicles his journey from communist Hungary through his military service for America to his calling to Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Many could call his life one filled with obstacles, but in this memoir, Major Bierbaum shows how he looked at each obstacle as a challenge, ones that were overcome by faith, courage and humor. He lives these qualities in a way that is uniquely his throughout each of the stories that he chares. Major Bierbaum also stresses the importance of having a teammate through life, and this is what he found in his beloved wife, Julia. In a symbolic way throughout his memoir, he interweaves stories written by Julia that shows her unique perspectives of life. This is a book for youths to seniors. It reminds the reader that anything is possible when out Lord is kept at the center, and courage, faith and love are kept as cornerstones. Just as Major Bierbaum shows God's footprints walking beside him throughout his life, we too may feel the peace and power of His presence in our lives. Our Walk with God is a story of inspiration, courage, faith and most of all love. The reader will laugh, cry, and feel joy and feel hope. Major Bierbaum shares with us peace with the past, strength for the present, and hope for the future…all with humor, faith and never ending love.