La Limyè Ministries

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." I wake up and go to wash my face and not a drop of water will come out. My water tank was empty. I receive a call from a friend saying he had found a great van in St. Marc, one hour North of me. We arrive and find out that there is no bus to be found, but we are told there are several in Port au Prince. So we take the hour trip back towards home and another hour trip towards the city. Yes, indeed we did find two beautiful vans that could be used for mission teams and the children . The van would probably seat around 15 people. Only problem was there was only one seat in the van. The rest were missing. (For you all that know this culture, asking questions and calling ahead would of done no good) As we head further into the city, we pass street orphans and beggers, awomen trying to sell her 5 tomatoes,...

                                                                         Beautiful faces made in the image of God, designed by a King, and loved beyond measure. "He rescues and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." "All peoples, nations, and men of every language will worship Him. His dominion is everlasting and will not pass away. His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed." Daniel 6:27 and Daniel 7:14

"The door is locked. Dead bolted. Maybe even a chair under the door knob. Inside sit 10 knee-knocking itinerants who are astraddle the fence between faith and fear. As you look around the room, you wouldn't take them for a bunch who are about to put the kettle of history on high boil. Uneducated. Confused. Callused hands. Heavy accents. Few social graces. Limited knowledge of the world. No money. Undefined leadership. And on and on. No, as you look at this motley crew, you wouldn't wager too many paychecks on their future. But something happens to a man when he witnesses someone who has risen from the dead. Something stirs within the soul of man who has stood within inches from God. Something stirs hotter than gold fever and more permanent than passion. It all started with 10 stammering, stuttering men. Though the door was locked, He still stood in their midst. "As the father has sent Me, I am sending you."  And send them He did. Ports. Courtyards. Boats....

Amy Carmichael once said: "If one is preparing to storm the bastions of heathendom, it will not do to blench at creepie-crawlies." I'd say I have done pretty well dealing with the gigantic roaches and lizards. I think I am winning the battle with the misquitoes...I'd even give myself a pat on the back for checking all corners of my house only once every night after finding a snake in the backyard. But I have new visitors now, and quite frankly I am not too fond of them. RATS! After doing my nightly checks for the boogieman, I found these little friends welcoming theirselves in. Ofcourse, I call my boyfriend because that creature has just caused my already high stress levels to elevate, and I just know Marckenzy loves to deal with my high maintance, no tolerance, Americanized I want them dead now attitude! I also called  mama, both of whom said "do not worry about it, they will not bother you!" After my friend with an 8inch long tail decided to clim...

I awaken to the wails of a dog being murdered...and the voodoo drums begin to get louder and louder. They raise the spirits, they sacrifice, and they dance. They dance forhim. They dance for the devil himself and at 2am I am awake and listening and there is no escaping. I do not get to change the channel or look the other way. I can not ignore it or pretend like it is not real. But I try to and I repent. But no,  I should not ignore it because I know it is real. The murders are real The hunger is real The devil is real The cries are real The prostitution, and disease, and all my precious brown eyed babies over here are real. It is all real. There is no escaping the reality. So what is the conclusion? Deal with it by acting upon it. We are going to have to deal with it when Jesus askes us if we are a sheep or goat. If we fed His people or not. So let us start now... Me and you together. Do not have contractors install better windows so you can tune out all the noise...

One year ago today I moved to the beautiful island of Haiti. One year ago today I can remember mixed emotions. My life had been shattered and would never be mended again. I remember saying my goodbyes to my normal life, to everything that was familiar to me. Goodbye to my family not knowing when I would see them again. One year ago today I remember walking down a dark sketchy alley trying to buy a mattress. One year ago today I remember crying my self to sleep wondering how Gods plan would unfold. One year later I have learned a new culture and customs and the one I grew up with is now foreign. One year later I now say goodbyes to the multitude that die from treatable preventable diseases and still wonder when, if I will see them again. One year later, that mattress is still comfy but most nights its too hot and the cement floor on the porch is much more inviting. One year later I still cry myself to sleep. I have been pulled out of my comfort zone and thrown into the war. I...