“It’s Time to Move on!” In Deuteronomy, the first chapter, the Bible tells us that the Israelites had been in Mt. Horeb for about a year. But, it was time to move on, and now, the “rough stuff” lay ahead of them. The Lord said, “Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: Turn ye...
Dear Friends and Partners, We have worked hard to teach our Haitian children all about “God's compassion!” It is so important to always keep our hearts open to a “special need.” Dieuferly, who had major health problems as a child, now is a grown young man. We have always taught our two children in the...
In Haiti, a nation struggling under the weight of abandonment and a lack of government support, poverty grips every corner and touches every life. Amidst this hardship, Love A Child steps in as a manifestation of God's grace, bringing much-needed aid and hope to those who have been overlooked and forgotten. This episode tells the...
The God of Restoration… Have you ever had a great loss in your life? Maybe it was your job? Maybe you lost your car or house because you could not make the payments? Joel 2:25 declares, “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the...
The name “Dieubon” means “God is good.” But if you had looked at this little toddler trying to “hobble around” with two clubbed feet, and born into a very poor family, you might wonder why a mother would name her baby “God is good.” Nevertheless, God had a plan. We had a Mobile Clinic team...
Sadly, a very small child's remains were discovered a few minutes ago near the wall of the Love A Child compound here. The section of a 10-foot high wall is close to where the clinic used to be. This area is not frequented by people. One of the security guys discovered the remains while performing...
Sherry and I arrived back in Haiti yesterday. This time, we did not share our travel plans for security reasons. Oh, it was so good to see the children! They were so happy! Jesse Ostrander has been doing a great job. He gets a lot done. He knows how to walk the dog! Our security...
“When we’re at our worst, God is at His best!” The story of the Israelites and their battle with Pharaoh and the Red Sea has such a deep message… After 400 years of slavery in total bondage, being tortured, beaten, and many killed, they are set free by the God of Israel whom they have...
A good mechanic can diagnose the problem, figure out what parts are needed, obtain the parts, and install them so that the vehicle continues to operate. A genius mechanic is an entirely different level of repairman! Joker is our top mechanic here in Haiti. He can fix anything with an engine. He is a master-level...
“Judge not, that ye be not judged…” Matthew 7:1 When my mother was alive, she was a “saint.” She never spoke ill of anyone, and she loved everyone, but most of her friends were kinda “nutty.” She had one friend, who was supposed to be a “lady preacher.” I will just call her Wanda. Wanda had long,...
