Daily Spark: “Spiritual Pandemic” (Jeremy)
March 26, 2020
While the COVID-19 virus may be “novel,” 100% of the population has tested positive for another sinister virus of the soul. … More Daily Spark: “Spiritual Pandemic” (Jeremy)
Author: Jeremy Berg
The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Berg is the founding and lead pastor of MainStreet Covenant Church in Minnetonka Beach, MN, where he has served since 2010. He is an adjunct professor of Biblical and Theological Studies who has taught classes at Bethel University, University of Northwestern—St. Paul, North Central University, Crown College, and Solid Rock Discipleship School. Jeremy earned a doctorate in New Testament Context under Scot McKnight at Northern Seminary (Chicago). He and his wife, Kjerstin, have three kids, Peter, Isaak and Abigail.
Daily Spark: “Childlike Faith” (Jeremy)
March 25, 2020
What can we learn from our children during this COVID-19 crisis? … More Daily Spark: “Childlike Faith” (Jeremy)
Quarantine Letters: Illusion of Independence
March 25, 2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic is revealing the limits of our independence. Despite our cultural rhetoric, we are biologically, psychologically, and spiritually communal creatures. Autonomy is an illusion. From the very beginning, God designed us to exist interdependently. … More Quarantine Letters: Illusion of Independence
Quarantine Letters: Get A Grip!
March 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 virus is spreads across our land and people practice social distancing, I’m reading about how the news of Jesus’ healing power spread so rapidly across Galilee, forcing Jesus to seek some social distance from the crushing crowds! … More Quarantine Letters: Get A Grip!
Quarantine Letters: Illusion of Control
March 23, 2020
So much of our growth happens through pain, and that pain comes in two forms. Pain we choose is called a discipline, while pain we do not choose is called a trial. Neither kind should be wasted. … More Quarantine Letters: Illusion of Control
Daily Spark: “Sabbath Rest” (Jeremy)
March 22, 2020
The sabbath is a weekly reminder that God is running the universe and we are not. … More Daily Spark: “Sabbath Rest” (Jeremy)
God of All Patience
March 22, 2020
A Sunday Prayer for a people in Quarantine … More God of All Patience
“Do Not Be Afraid” (Mike Fox)
March 22, 2020
Spiders and snakes are not very cute or cuddly and, for most of us, they have a high “ick” factor. But they likely are NOT what keep you awake at night. So, what are you REALLY afraid of? … More “Do Not Be Afraid” (Mike Fox)
MainStreet Ministry During COVID-19
March 21, 2020
We are launching virtual Sunday school and midweek House Church gatherings. Learn more below! … More MainStreet Ministry During COVID-19
Daily Spark: “Breathe Peace” (Jeremy)
March 21, 2020
Jesus wants to breathe peace into our hearts and homes, so we can exhale worry and fear. … More Daily Spark: “Breathe Peace” (Jeremy)
Quarantine Letters: Peter’s Challenge
March 20, 2020
This spreading virus will reveal a lot about our national infrastructure, the strength of our healthcare system, the resilience of our economy, and the character and strength of our government leaders. Yet, for Christians, it will reveal just the “stuff” of which our faith is made. … More Quarantine Letters: Peter’s Challenge
Quarantine Letters: Holy Disruption
March 19, 2020
Insofar as this pandemic can help us kick bad habits and establish new and healthier lifestyle rhythms, we are experiencing what I want to call a “holy disruption.” … More Quarantine Letters: Holy Disruption
Daily Spark: “Holy Disruption”
March 19, 2020
“Daily Sparks” are short video reflections by Jeremy to help you keep living in the light.
NEW: Daily Spark Videos
March 18, 2020
NEW! Introducing “Daily Sparks,” short video reflections to help keep you walking in the light. … More NEW: Daily Spark Videos
Quarantine Letters: Be Still
March 18, 2020
We need calm hearts, ears tuned to God’s frequency and a mighty fortress when the world is coming unhinged, not when we’re meditating at a quiet retreat center! We need Jesus’ calming presence in our boat not when the sun is shining and the fish are biting, but when the storm is raging and the boat is sinking. … More Quarantine Letters: Be Still
Daily Spark: “Let the Light Shine” (Jeremy)
March 17, 2020
“Daily Sparks” are short, uplifting video reflections from Pastor Jeremy to start (or finish) your day!.
Quarantine Letters: Soldiers of Light
March 17, 2020
I woke up this morning with the sunrise in my eyes, blinding me as I rolled over to turn off my alarm. I thought about the brightness of that sunrise and felt this giddy surge of excitement that I have good news to share with people who are afraid. … More Quarantine Letters: Soldiers of Light
Letters to the Church in Quarantine
March 16, 2020
During this COVID-19 outbreak, I’m taking up my electronic quill and ink, and continuing the long legacy of sending pastoral letters to the people of God living in uncertain times. … More Letters to the Church in Quarantine
Letters in Uncertain Times
March 15, 2020
As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe and with it the contagion of fear, I want to take up the shepherd’s pen and follow in a long line of letter writing pastors who sought to guide and encourage their sheep in times of trial and testing. … More Letters in Uncertain Times
Four-Fold Response to COVID-19
March 14, 2020
Archbishop Foley Beach has written a pastoral letter to the Church suggesting four actions points needed for Christians to respond in faith to the coronavirus emergency. We are to trust God, be informed, be prudent and always act in love. I especially like his suggestion to pray Psalm 46 at home as a family for next 46 days. Peace! -JB … More Four-Fold Response to COVID-19
C. S. Lewis, Coronavirus and the Atomic Bomb
March 13, 2020
If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. … More C. S. Lewis, Coronavirus and the Atomic Bomb
When Pigs Fly: 7 Words & 7 Miles
March 10, 2020
Standing there by the shore, the ancient breeze tickling the back of my neck, I pointed to the other side. Seven words got them into the boat and seven miles got them across the sea to the heart of Jesus’ mission to save a life hanging in the balance. … More When Pigs Fly: 7 Words & 7 Miles
The Tunneling Tenacity of Heaven’s Light
March 4, 2020
The scandal of the Christian message is that Heaven put on a hard-hat and headlamp and came down in search of you and me—and often meets us halfway in the middle of the deepest, darkest place. No matter how twisty and snakelike our path, the Light of Salvation will always meet us where we need Him. … More The Tunneling Tenacity of Heaven’s Light
Decline of Church, Increase of Politics
March 3, 2020
On this Super Tuesday, remember to not let your civic duty eclipse your ultimate allegiance. Go vote at the poll, but save your worship for the pew. … More Decline of Church, Increase of Politics
Jiffy Lube, Coronavirus & the Spread of Christianity
March 3, 2020
Start talking about a pandemic and you’ll see the true color and substance of people’s faith. … More Jiffy Lube, Coronavirus & the Spread of Christianity
