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...
Memories are special... this picture is from a small village in Haiti. It is of my son Jonathan and me, and it was taken in the early 1990's. We're still alive and working for the Lord! Sherry and I have lived in Haiti for 35 years. Thank you for your support and prayers. Love is...
“But when thou makes a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:13-14 Our greatest blessings come on us when we give to those who cannot give back. Sherry
On July 2nd, Jesse and Kim Ostrander will be flying directly from Miami to Les Cayes, Haiti. Hubert, our "Love A Child Director" in South Haiti, will be there to meet them and take them to the areas where we are working. Jesse and Kim will be dedicating, along with Hubert and the community, the...
“Our God of Restoration…” This scripture is so strong on my heart. This scripture is especially for someone who has “lost something or someone they love.” We serve a great and mighty God, a God of “Restoration.” We have heard so many testimonies of friends who have lost things, a house, a car, a job,...
"Let's Go To Church! Hello Mom & Dad, how are you guys doing!? Today I went to the church with the kids, it was a beautiful Sunday morning... a beautiful Sunday where everyone was worshipping and thanking God for still being alive. The message was good, and I think everyone found a word of comfort....
“God Never Forgets.” “And God heard their groaning (the children of Israel), and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob.” Exodus 2:24 Has God ever made you a promise? God speaks to us in many ways… in our hearts, through His Word, through a man of God, or through a dream. God had...
Daniel is a twin of Daniella. We have had both children since they were babies. Daniel has a dream of becoming a doctor, but he doesn’t realize how expensive this will be and all those years. (We need to have a talk with him so that he understands the cost and everything!) In his spare...
“Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown...” - Matthew 13:8 Jesus used this parable of seed falling onto good soil to emphasize that those who truly hear and understand and accept God’s word will reap a better life. Just as a seed...
