Category: haiti
-
Signs of hope in Haiti
I think the open questions in everyones mind boil down to this. 1. Are we (outside visitors, aid workers, missionaries) making a difference in Haiti? 2. Are there any signs that there is a hope for the future of Haiti? To answer that, I thought I’d just share some observations from my week that I…
-
I am as stubburn as a mule
OK, I’m that guy. It’s unexplainable and completely a fault in my personality. But I can be as stubborn as an ox and as tactful as a vuvuzela in a movie theater. It’s one of those things where an asset is also a liability. If you know me, you know this well. (sorry) It’s happened…
-
The Kingdom of God is a Place Where Orphans Dance
Those were the words of my friend and teammate, Mark Helsel. Our team was overwhelmed today as we joined in the craziness of an orphanage running in the backyard of a doctor turned pastor. Today we got a glimpse of an amazing ministry here in Carffuer, the Sons of God orphanage. What is it? Well,…
-
Make new friends, but keep the old
One of the joys of this trip is getting to know new people. I suppose it is odd to some that this team is assembled of people somehow related to me. Obviously, some are old friends while others are brand new to me. Though that may seem odd, it’s how my life works. As Kristen…
-
The prayers of the people ring out
Right now I hear a congregation praying in the first floor of the building I am trying to sleep in. I hear crickets and look out of the balcony and see returnless lightning in the distance. The night is filled with stilled activity under the oppressive humidity of the Carribean. Moments ago the congregation sang…
-
Haiti Pre-trip trip
The next week on my blog is going to be a smudge different. I’ll be posting updates and photos as much as I can, but it’s not possible to know what our cell reception will be like. I had hoped to have my new iPhone 4 before we left so that I could post videos…
-
Haiti Expectations and Fears
Last night, Kristen and I collapsed into bed. We have finally finished the physical preparations for our trip to Haiti. And now, as we laid in bed, our hearts began to sink into the reality that we are doing our first missions trip together as a couple. (Well, not including co-leading youth group trips) I’m…
-
3 Reasons I’m Going Back to Haiti
On July 19th I will return to Port-au-Prince. In some ways I can’t wait to go back and see how things are progressing. And in other ways I am scared to go back because I think things are a lot worse. I’ve heard mixed reports. I’m not going alone. As our team van lumbered out…
-
$95 per day
For the last couple of days I’ve been captivated by the stories flowing from my friends on a trip to Port-au-Prince. A group of church leaders is there to launch a partnership program which will pair an American church with a Haitian church. (Follow the team | Give to the program) This all sprung out…