Tag Archives: Trust

Not by Might, Nor by Power . . .

Posted on February 26, 2017 by jberdych

. . . but by my Spirit says the Lord. Zechariah 4:6   So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. … Continue reading →

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Living in Fear

Posted on November 20, 2016 by jberdych

I’ve spent most of my life living in fear. Real, imagined and borrowed. The real: Crouching under the bed, scrunched in the corner as far away from the drunken belt as I can be. Fear of drowning when thrown into … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things

Posted on October 16, 2016 by jberdych

It’s the simple things in life. We’ve all heard that statement. I say it often. And casually. There was a particular day however it was not so casual and the simple was profound.  Severe allergies prevent me from joining in … Continue reading →

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God is Always Working

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jberdych

When I can’t see or understand what God is doing, I’ve used the common phrase “God is in control” to navigate the uncertainty. Recently I’ve changed it to “God is always working.” While God may be in control, freewill will impact … Continue reading →

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Your Servant is Listening

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jberdych

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening,” these are the words Eli told Samuel to say when God called Samuel’s name. (Samuel 3:9) Samuel 3:1-9      The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of  the Lord … Continue reading →

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