People of faith: four questions with Jeff Berletic

This is the first installment of an occasional series in which I ask Christians their thoughts on various topics. Today we talk with Jeff Berletic.


1.  Tell me about yourself (church, family, work, etc.)

I am 45, and attend South Metro Vineyard Church. I believe this to be my church home. I am involved with the music ministry there as well as the Fruit of the Vine food pantry. I have been going there for about 20 years. I've been married for 10 years and have a nine-year-old daughter.
 
I also have a daughter that we adopted in our hearts who herself has a daughter. We are grandparents.
 
The economy has affected our household as well, like so many. The Lord has provided for our needs in this time. After all, how can I know him as provider if I never need provision.
 
I have not been able to find gainful employment, so I am now a licensed bus driver.

2.  What are some of the highlights of your Christian walk?

This may sound odd, but some of the highlights of my Christian walk have been to be when I have gone through the toughest times in my life. That's where the rubber meets the road in faith. The only place to go is on the knees.

3.  How has God guided or spoken to you?

God speaks to me primarily through his word.
 
The Bible is what God has said and what He is currently saying.

I know He is with me no matter what I go through. This again is where the rubber meets the road.

4.  Is there anything else you would like to add?

When I finally realize that I have let go of something, it is when I look back on the thing I was letting go of. The struggle is part of the process.

By the way, Jeff is an excellent handyman. If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and would like to hire him for a home improvement project, feel free to send him an e-mail.

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