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Beautiful faces

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                                                                         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 Roar

"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....

November Pictures

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Creepie-Crawlies

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...

It is real

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...

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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...

Up on the rooftop!

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WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE LA LIMYE NOW HAS A ROOF!!!! Technically it is only the ceiling of the first floor but it will be used as a roof until the second floor is made! GOD IS GOOD! We cannot say thank-you enough and we cannot send praises enough to our amazing King Jesus for bringing us this far. My faith has been strengthened by the love and support of you all who have made this vision come true. I would say we are at the half way mark. It is half way livable! May God's name be glorified each step of the way as we continue to try and shine HIS light into the country of Haiti. Now I know you all are wondering... what is next?! We have to plaster the walls with cement. (smooth out the cinder blocks and fill in the rebar holes) needed: 2 loads of white sand at $125.00usd each 300 bags of cement at $8.50usd each We are in communication with a water well drilling ministry and looking at a dual system so that the children's home as well as the communi...