Positive versus negative: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 This is the first day of the rest of your life. The Lord made this day just for us! Today, let’s be positive. Faith is positive, doubt is negative. If we pray and doubt, we will do without. If...
We hear all the time that there is no shortcut, but sometimes in agriculture, there is. If you want a new fruit tree or other plant, you can always plant a seed. And wait. And wait. But many plants can be propagated more quickly by either taking small “cuttings” to be rooted under special conditions,...
“MISSIONS IS THE HEART OF GOD.” “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 “Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15...
These little ones were up bright and early, enjoying the sunshine peeking through the windows and greeting a brand new day. They may be small, but through the loving care of our nurses, nutritious food, and God's grace, they are growing stronger every day. We thank God for our Malnutrition Clinic and for each of...
Love A Child reaches a remote mountain village in southern Haiti where families come by donkey and boat for food. Each box holds 216 meals, and more than 200 hungry children receive a hot meal that may be their first in days. Through food, prayer, and the Gospel, Bobby and Sherry show how the goodness...
A Purpose “Bigger Than You…” Human beings are a strange race… They often want to think of themselves as a big, important person. That’s why a lot of Christians fail to fulfill what God has in store for them. They have never learned to be “little before the Lord.” Joshua was a great warrior, but he never...
Every day, Philip faithfully drives his little garbage cart all over the Love A Child compound, emptying trash from every building and keeping everything clean. It may not seem like a big job, but without him, things would pile up quickly! Today, his trusty little workhorse broke down. Code Red! We'll get it repaired as...
The Lord told King Jehoshaphat, “… Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) This morning, I feel within my heart that many of you are facing a battle in your life. The battle may be great, but God is greater! Today, a multitude may be against us, but God will...
I talked to an "Old Man of God" one time for some advice. He told me to "Build good memories in life, because when you grow old, all you will have are your memories. Don't cheat anyone, be kind, and build good memories." Julie, our daughter, lived with us in Haiti for a year. She...
Sometimes we are in the valley, sometimes on top of the mountain. Some of you are in the valley and have been there for some time. Others receive criticism… Your family does not understand why you are serving Christ. Others may laugh at you and talk about you. Some of your friends may be against...
