A lady has been walking down our road every day for nearly a decade. I usually pass her in my car, try to make eye contact and wave good morning. She never waves back. Always stern-faced. Never a hint of a smile. Today, I was at the bus stop with Abby when she appeared out of the fog like a character in Scooby Doo. To my shock, the woman was beaming with a smile and she spoke! … More Foggy Morning After
Yesterday was my debut performance at a senior living facility, playing classic hits while subtly sharing messages of hope. I imagined having the opportunity to pastor some of the characters in the songs such as Mr. Bojangles. I went out with my red guitar in hand yesterday to perform a bunch of pagan hits, and dare say I ended up doing a bit of evangelism. … More Mr. Bojangles Goes to Church
Some thoughts on my journey as an unconventional pastor, currently with a bit of a “wandering” lifestyle. I explore the idea of being a modern troubadour — using music and storytelling to connect and minister to those outside traditional church walls. Is this a midlife crisis or the beautiful unfolding of a new season of ministry as a Home Troubadour? … More Hometown Troubadour
I’m on a solo retreat at the Pepin Forest Treehouse cabin Keri booked for me for my 45th birthday. Feeling a bit nostalgic and retrospective in the treehouse this morning, I stumbled across an old journal entry and poem written by a 23-year old Jeremy just after college. This led me to thinking about aging instruments and Willie Nelson’s guitar. … More My Life Song & Willie’s Guitar
“Go away. I don’t care what you have to say. Go take a quarter for your disorder, and see a shrink because I don’t care what you think.” That’s the mentality of our world, but Jesus changed that in a whirl. He wants to know everything going on in your life from good things to … More God Believes in You (By Danny Evans)
Jeremy L. Berg 