Treasures learned from a trip to the beach

Treasures learned from a trip to the beach

I will forever be thankful for that week at the beach. It became a pivotal point in my life. Sometimes God writes a dream on your heart from your tiny years. And then He orchestrates making it a reality in the most incredible ways. He does beautiful things in the middle of hardship. But sometimes we can’t see that until it has passed and we are on the other side.

Meal Packing – blessing or burden?

Meal Packing – blessing or burden?

After living in Haiti for just a short time, as we worked with farmers, we learned more and more about the packed meals and how they affect Haiti (and countries like it). If we intend to help those who are in desperate need, it is important that we look at the whole picture and not just what is right in front of us or what our limited life experience tells us.

The Dichotomy of Missions

The Dichotomy of Missions

I think most, if not all, missionaries or humanitarians started out their journey because of a mission or service trip to another country. I know we did, as did many/most of our ex-pat friends living in Haiti. And so, when we give advice that is contrary to what we personally did, it seems contradictory. And yet, it isn’t …

Education & Emotions

Education & Emotions

I have spent the last few weeks reviewing applications, talking to parents and kids, and laying the groundwork for our Education Initiative. The first two years were sort of just done as a combo … People gave to the fund, we sent kids to school – 10 kids...
gap-dwellers

gap-dwellers

… we live in the distance, between two worlds: Our roots are stuck in America, where we grew up with privilege and ease. But our hearts are stuck in Haiti, where we get the privilege of knowing the oppressed, developing our understanding of the world’s injustices, and deepening our faith.

Why we gotta be so divisive?

Why we gotta be so divisive?

I was recently accused of being anti-adoption. Anyone who really knows me knows how ridiculous that is to say. But have you noticed that these days it seems like if you are FOR this or that cause, somehow you’re automatically AGAINST something else? I don’t understand why the world today is so divisive!

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