Nov 10 2005
There is a nip in the air, bright lights are shining in many homes and a joyous spirit is present this Christmas season. Too often, we are consumed with selecting the perfect gift, spending money we don’t have to please our family and friends.
Nov 09 2005
Each year during Lent through Easter, a celebration called “rara” takes place in Haiti. This high holy voodoo season includes singing, wild dancing and playing homemade instruments. Women often form groups under the supervision of a whip-and-whistle wielding leader.
Nov 08 2005
Many residents along the Eastern Seaboard are accustomed to the affects of a hurricane. Hurricane Jeanne, which struck in September 2004, resulted in widespread devastation in the Caribbean and sections of the Southeast United States. As a tropical storm, Jeanne destroyed much of the country of Haiti through massive flooding and mudslides. Over 3,000 deaths in Haiti resulted from this storm.
Nov 07 2005
It is a fact of life…we forget birthdays, anniversaries, business meetings and even fail to remember to return phone calls. Christ, unlike us, not only remembers us, He even knows every detail about each of His children, from the very hairs on our heads. In Matthew 10:30 it says:
Nov 06 2005
While traveling in South Korea, I witnessed an amazing example of proclaiming victory in the midst of tragedy. I met a group of people who were afflicted by the horrible disease of leprosy, yet, they claimed quite a victory. Leprosy left its mark on this group of elderly people who were disfigured and blind.
Nov 05 2005
Has fear ever gripped you and robbed you of opportunities? Countless times in God’s word He tells His children, “fear not.” David understood this well when he penned:
Nov 04 2005
There are areas of Africa rich in minerals, such as diamonds. What would you do for a chance to find such a valuable treasure? Witch doctors in these areas tell families if they want to find diamonds, they have to take the life of one of their children. They even sell a potion to assist families in this unthinkable act.
Nov 03 2005
Anyone who knows me understands how important I think it is to take naps and rest. I was sound asleep in my truck on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh when two beggars tapped on my window. The sudden noise startled me and when I awoke I saw two women standing before me, one was carrying her friend on her back.
Nov 02 2005
We serve a God of creativity, who uses the common, unorthodox, obvious and not so obvious ways to show His love for His people. Likewise, as Christians, there are innumerable ways for us to reach the world for Christ.
Nov 01 2005
We have all done it before…opened our mouths and said something before thinking. Usually, there is a misunderstanding and instead of taking the time to gather all the facts, we simply voice our opinion.