Category Archives: Missions

Moment in missions and ethics

A moment in missions and ethics. It really does matter. I was with a major relief team in Haiti after the big earthquake. We started from a border city called Jimani, Dominican Republic. At the border we encountered a three-mile … Continue reading

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Purpose has been to be people of influence

It has been 18 months since we first rented the apartment in Santiago. The purpose has been to be people of influence with a two fold strategy. One, we wanted to do all we could to influence the starting of … Continue reading

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Mercy can re-write their lives

In the course of several months I have read three biographies/memoirs. George Bush (Decision Points), Karl Rowe (Courage and Consequence), and Donald Rumsfeld (Known and Unknown). All three were at the White House at the same time.  All three experienced … Continue reading

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Dont forget Haiti

The following is a short clip from Haiti. The experience left a mark on me. I changed. I go to the Dominican Republic (DR) on Monday, full time. I will be in Haiti for a Concert of Hope on July … Continue reading

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Support Tom and Nancy

Support Tom and Nancy. There, I said it! Up to this point I have never used our names in asking for financial support.  Barnabas Task has been promoted.  Who wants to promote self?  We sure don’t!  At the same time, … Continue reading

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The little girl was a messenger

So we finished another day of a strong medical clinic. (yesterday) The team worked again in the type of heat that zaps you.  Several are sick as I write this. Four of the Purdue students are sick as well. A … Continue reading

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The heat was a searing 98 degrees, plus humidity to match.

We went to Gressier yesterday.  The heat was a searing 98 degrees.  Unlike the beautiful Arizona dessert heat without humidity, we felt the humidity and therefore drank lots of water.  One of the Purdue students dehydrated completely.  I normally do … Continue reading

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It will be a great day in Gressier

We have been in Port Au Prince for three days now.  We have served in a church with a medical clinic.   We feel were placed there because of divine presence that “marked the spot.”  We worked with MISSEH, a … Continue reading

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I was sitting by myself while it was pouring rain outside

I was sitting by myself in Port Au Prince (PAP) while it was pouring rain outside looking at a photo that was taken of me while at Jessi’s graduation.  It was one grand and proud affair.  Yeah, that is me … Continue reading

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Haiti Bible Study

Franklin is a Red Sox fan.  He knows what is happening every day with his team!  He wears Red Sox shirts, has a Red Sox hat and I call him, “Big Papi,” named after Dominican baseball player David Ortiz.  By … Continue reading

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