In this episode, I announce the upcoming release of my latest book, "The Tale of the Grandfather Clock" dedicated to Mom and Dad who celebrate their 50th Anniversary this week! This beautifully illustrated picture book is based on a wedding parable I wrote years ago for a wedding sermon. Now it's available as a perfect gift book for the newlyweds in your life. To introduce the book, we turn to our friends Sarah and Doug who unpack it in their latest "Deep Dive" episode. Enjoy!The book will hopefully be available for purchase in September in my Lulu bookstore. Explore all my books here.
In this episode, I talk about my new vintage guitar and Sarah & Doug discuss a piece I wrote talking about faith, life, growth and old guitars. Enjoy! More at www.jeremyberg.org.
In this episode I pay tribute to my Uncle Gary who passed away this week. About a month ago, I recorded some thoughts on an evening walk about Gary's humble service to his country church as a cemetery caretaker. Find more at www.jeremyberg.org.
In this hodge hodge episode, I share some of my summer adventures, roadtrips, readings, and some thoughts on recently being selected for my high school athletic hall of fame!
In this episode, I share stories and precious memories behind the classic country show I'm performing with my 10-year old daughter, Abby. Read my piece "Precious Memories" here which includes video clips and photos.
Are we drifting aimlessly on the tides of culture and blown by the winds of our whims? Jeremy finds spiritual truth in a piece of driftwood on the beach. More at www.jeremyberg.org.
A springtime reflection on two gardens in Scripture, each with people falling asleep in them. We need to learn a lesson from both if we are to be faithful gardeners of God's New Creation today. More at www.jeremyberg.org. Learn how you can support our ministries here.
In this episode, Sarah and Doug do a "Deep Dive" into a series of meditations I am writing on the Road to Emmaus story in Luke 24. They introduce many key themes I am tracing through this pregnant piece of Scripture. Look for more on this series at www.jeremyberg.org. Become a sustaining partner and help us create more Kingdom resources for Kingdom discipleship. Donate here.
In this episode, I share a passing encounter with my high school cross country and basketball coach on a wooded trail one morning, and how his coaching wisdom to this now middle-age man was strangely in alignment with the Holy Spirit's whisper these days. Thanks, Coach! Read my reflection, "Pep Talk on the Trail." Become a sustaining partner to help support my ministries here.
A simple impromptu reflection from my morning walk on the trail. I share three types of people I meet on the bike trail. Which one are you? More at www.jeremyberg.org.
This is a meditation I prepared for a room full of pastors on the topic of failure and the grace of God. I explore Peter's one-on-one "performance review" with Jesus in John 21, and the most important question of all. Enjoy!Listen to last week's "Deep Dive" with Sarah and Doug who discussed this piece. More at www.jeremyberg.org.
Our friends Sarah and Doug are back to unpack a recent meditation I prepared and shared at a recent pastor's conference. What quality matters most to Jesus for those serving in leadership? More at www.jeremyberg.org.
This is a special Holy Week presentation of Jeremy's short story about the mysterious naked guy who runs off into the night at Jesus' arrest. With historical imagination and pastoral insight, Jeremy mines this story for timeless redemptive truths to savor and ponder this Holy Week. Enjoy and share with a friend. Purchase an illustrated copy (and help support our ministry) in Jeremy's Lulu bookstore.
This episode features a sermon on the non-human actors in the drama of Holy Week, and a foundational word about our human vocation as God's image bearers and co-rulers over God's groaning creation Jesus came to liberate that first Easter. More at www.jeremyberg.org.
In this episode, I share a bit about our spring break road trip to Myrtle Beach, including stops at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky and the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. I also plug our upcoming concert this Saturday, April 5. Then Doug and Sara do a deep dive into a piece I just wrote for Holy Week that I will be sharing here soon. I reminisce about a cheesy song that used to bug me, and explore the non-human participants in the passion story. Enjoy! More at www.jeremyberg.org.
This year marks 20 years of hometown ministry for Jeremy, and today he shares a reflection on that journey. The gift of a red guitar for graduation signaled a transition from a childhood of chasing basketball success to an adult life of pursuing a Song to give life meaning and a Song to share with others. Enjoy!Jeremy's ministry and writings are made possible by generous donors like you. Consider becoming a monthly supporter here.
Jeremy's back with an original short story, a creative account of Mary of Bethany and her alabaster jar in John 12:1-8. Enjoy!
Enjoy an excerpt from Jeremy's unfinished book about an imaginative trip with Jesus to the Father's lake cabin up north. In this chapter, Jesus takes Jeremy through the Father's bountiful vineyard and the neighbor's overgrown property hiding a toxic well. Explore Jeremy's 40+ books here.
In John 12, Mary fills the entire house with a sweet smelling fragrance. Meanwhile, Judas exudes a different aroma—a foul smell stinking up the dinner party. Let's begin the season of Lent by pondering the aroma our lives are giving off, and where to apply spiritual deodorant if necessary. More at www.jeremyberg.org.
Our friends Sarah and Doug are back for another "Deep Dive" episode discussing my recent piece on Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind. I think you'll enjoy their insights and analysis.