“Stay by the Stuff.”

Soldiers are made for battle. When a war is going on, they get “itchy” and they want to go, no matter how dangerous it is. And, don’t you remember when you were a child, your mother or father had said to you, “you stay here and watch the stuff…” But, you would have rather gone with them.

This was the situation with David’s men, in the Bible. They were warriors! They knew how to fight! In 1 Samuel 30, the Amalekites had come into Ziklag, while David and his men were gone, and stolen everything and had taken captive all the soldier’s women and children, including David’s household, and burned Ziklag down to the ground.

David and his men are furious and ready to go after them but there were 200 men who had already been wounded in battle and they could not cross the Brook Besor. So, David had to leave them behind… David is furious and ready to go to battle, but he prays and asks the Lord first, if he should go… the answer was, “yes! Go get ’em!”

The Bible says that David and his 400 men won the battle and recovered all and took everything the Amalekites had also. When it came time to divide the spoil with the soldiers, David made sure that those who were wounded (who wanted to go but could not) would have equal rights to the spoil. This angered his men, who fought the battle.

But David said, “For as his part be that goeth forth into battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff. They shall part alike.” 1 Samuel 30:24

We live in Haiti and are on the front lines, but without you, staying behind and watching the “stuff” we could not do anything for the Lord! When we reach Heaven, we will ALL share in the reward, because you are just as important in your work, as anyone going into battle! We love you and appreciate you!

Bobby and Sherry

“How to Handle Your Enemies.”

We all have enemies, let’s face it. Most times, it is because of jealousy. David had enemies too; in fact, King Saul was “number one” on the list… all because of jealousy. David prayed this prayer, “Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. What time I am afraid I will trust in thee. In God I will praise His words, in God, I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” Psalm 56:2-4

So today, do not fear your enemies. They are not fighting you… they are fighting God, who is “fighting for you!” Have a great day!

Sherry

The children at our Children’s Home all love “Poppie Bobby!” Here you see little Ginyia and Noah! Ginyia’s mother died during childbirth. Her father left and her grandfather couldn’t help. He told Ginyia’s sister to go and find someone to take care of the baby. That’s when we got Ginyia. Noah was found at our front gate, beaten, starving, with teeth marks in his skin. It took a long time for him to recover.

Both children are doing well in school. Noah loves to work, and he loves to dance, especially to Christian music!! Ginyia loves to dance with the girl’s Praise Team! All Haitians love to sing, and they love dance! When you operate an orphanage it cannot be just an “orphanage,” or a “children’s home!” It has to be a “family!” Thank you, partners!!

Bobby and Sherry

“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 of Jericho, which as we know, was the most fortified city of its time. Right before the battle, he sees a “man with a sword drawn in his hand,” and Joshua asked him, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?” “And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come.” Joshua 5:14

I believe God sends his Angels to help us fight our battles! After that battle, he went on to win one after another. He too crossed the Red Sea and the waters stood up in heaps as it did for Moses, and he took many cities after that. Each battle made him “stronger.” The Lord allows us to face battles, too. Each time we come through one, it makes us stronger and grows our faith in God! And, God would never give you a “battle” you cannot win! Have a great day!

Sherry

If we covered her and couldn’t see anything except her eyes, we would know her automatically! This is funny, sweet, and mischievous Mikalange, who is a twin to Mika. These two were born in the mountains of Covant, one of the highest mountains we have ever worked in! Her mother, Madamn Mercilia, died soon after delivering the twins, as many mothers in Haiti do. Her father brought them to us, and Mikalange loves to “dress up and go to church!” She is currently learning the drums, which incidentally, are almost under our room. She loves to cook and play soccer and basketball, and the boys are all afraid of her!!! Ha! She wants to be a dentist!

Each evening, we have an “after school professor” help the older children with math, chemistry, etc. so they will do better in the higher grades. She is in the eighth grade now. We have taught all of our children… “Put Jesus first, and education second!” They are all “striving for a good education!”

I just love to see this girl smile… even when she is just cooking or washing dishes, she is always smiling! We all love Mikalange, but I’m glad there is just one of her! We love her… she brings us so much joy! – Sherry