Tag Archives: Haiti

I am blessed

Posted on June 27, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

Today I am moving our Wednesday night community dinner stuff to the fire hall.  We have Vacation Bible School this week and it would have been inconvenient for the VBS folks for the weekly community dinner to be in the … Continue reading →

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No Pandora in Haiti

Posted on May 1, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

The good thing about YouTube videos in Haiti is there are no advertisements.  Do you know why?  There is nobody to advertise to.  When I see YouTube ads for automobiles or movies in the United States, they know most people … Continue reading →

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No spare tire

Posted on April 6, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

It’s funny how things get named.  Think of the term “spare tire”?  We would never name it that today.  We would probably call it an “extra tire” or “emergency tire”.  I have a mini van and the spare tire is … Continue reading →

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Love for Haiti

Posted on January 13, 2018 by He stirs up the people...

It is strange how God can use something bad for His good.  I believe God wants me to give you an opportunity to do just that.  You must know Haiti is getting all kind of attention and love because President … Continue reading →

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Do SOMETHING

Posted on June 27, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

I remember when then NFL QB Boomer Esiason announced his 2 year old son had Cystic Fibrosis.  That was in the mid 1990’s.  Around that time, the life expectancy was 20 years.  It has almost doubled since then.  And part … Continue reading →

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God’s Blessings – Satan’s Obstacles

Posted on April 17, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

There’s a Scripture that says God will use everything (including the bad) for His good. Just remember that Satan will use everything (including the good) for his bad. Continue reading →

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God is aware of you

Posted on January 27, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

When I go places on mission I frequently tell people to whom we are ministering some version of this:  God has not forgotten you.  When delivering rice and beans in Haiti, I tell people that God loves them, has not … Continue reading →

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Dull, mundane lives

Posted on January 23, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

My better half, Diane, is preparing to get back to Frostburg State University for her last semester.  She will graduate in May.  FSU has a long winter break which ends on January 30.  Over this break she has spent a … Continue reading →

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Telling God to keep the change

Posted on January 18, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

I’ve begun re-reading Joan Chittister’s book The Rule of Benedict.  The Rule of Benedict was written 1500 years ago as instructions for monks.  I had to read Chittister’s take on The Rule in seminary, but it’s different when you read … Continue reading →

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Today’s Headlines

Posted on August 3, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

The WV Floods occurred June 23-24.  It’s not New Orleans after Katrina, but it was pretty catastrophic for thousands upon thousands.  While the world has moved on to the next headline, the people whose homes were flooded are still dealing … Continue reading →

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