Here in Haiti, "Philo Grade" (13th Grade) is the toughest grade to pass. Some of our children in times past had to repeat the grade because it was so difficult! This year, we were so proud of Ada, Yolanda, Christian, Dieubon, and Samuel! Yesterday was their "Philo Celebration" in our church, and this is where...
The poor: “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbor, go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.” Proverbs 3: 27 & 28 What the Lord has put in your hand to help the...
Update: This afternoon, five of our Haitian children will graduate from Philo! Haitians have 13 years of school, whereas in America, it's 12 years to graduate. To pass Philo here is very difficult. We are so proud of our five children who worked and studied very hard. This evening, be looking for their pictures! Graduation...
James 2:16… What Should We Do About the Poor… They are all around us, at the gas station, squeezing out $3.00 worth of gasoline because there isn’t enough gas and food. Have you ever been in line at the grocery store, and saw a poor mother or father, having to put food back, because they...
“More Precious than Gold…” Really? How could a trial be “more precious than gold?” “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” I Peter 1:7 In Numbers...
Jackson has been “home,” here in Haiti, for about two weeks. He still has trouble walking and trouble with his knees, but he insisted on going to school each day he was here, even though he knew he had lost so many days, he could not possibly pass. But, he loves school so much, he...
I guess one advantage Haiti has over the US is that they have no stores for gardeners to buy commercial fertilizer, so Haitians typically must “make their own” fertilizer. This works out well because the easily made organic fertilizer is much better for the plants and the ecology. This week, Wilner and the ATC (Agricultural...
“Your Battles Make You Who You Are…” The Book of Joshua is so exciting! Right before Moses died, he left his “mantle” on the shoulders of a young man, very close to his heart, named Joshua. He was “full of faith” and unafraid! His first major battle after the death of Moses was the Battle...
Now that school is out, the whole schedule for our orphanage will change! I call it, “KTKB!” It stands for “Keep those kids busy!” Ha! We have a big yard and lots of plants! We have floors to mop, dishes to clean, clothes to wash and iron, and animals to take care of! You see...
Daniel... He is the 22-year-old twin of his sister, Daniella. He and his sister were “supposed to be triplets,” but when their mother was ready to give birth, she was stuck in an area of gangs, with guns... She could not get inside the “General Hospital” for the poor. She delivered twins, but the third...
