Chanje is the Haitian Creole word for change – for transformation. We’ve seen the Lord move so dramatically in Haiti this past year, that we’ve begun calling what we do there a “Chanje Movement.” Being a part of the transformation means being available to the Lord to change myself, my community and my world, however …
I was reflecting on fear earlier this month – how it is harnessed by the enemy to disrupt us as we pursue our vision and try to live out our faith. We want to attempt great things for God, but fear derails us. It could be fear of failure, fear of others’ judgment of us …
Our second morning of our men’s mission to Haiti began with a team devotional on the full deity and humanity of Jesus. What could’ve been a very intellectual topic was instead an insightful conversation about how understanding Christ’s nature influences how we live today. Several of our Haitian colleagues were sitting in on the discussion …
We filmed this video to invite men to be part of a missions trip to Haiti. While it was edited for a particular weekend men’s retreat, the honesty and authentic stories shared by these men has been included here in hope that others would be inspired to fully entrust their lives to God, and choose …
A wake-up call for those of us who need to take a long, hard look in the mirror and preach a message to an audience of one Whatever you want to call it, it’s time to get with it. To no one’s surprise, the latest disciple of poor exegesis was wrong about the end of …
Last time we left Haiti, we had to evacuate. This time, it is a more orderly departure – on time, and according to plan. I am thrilled that it has gone so smoothly – and it hasn’t required an emergency for us to recognize God’s hand on this trip. Still, pray with us for Haiti …
Today and tomorrow will be filled with conversations and scouting out the land. As I explained to one pastor last night, our role right now is like that of Joshua and Caleb, to spy out the land, and to return with a faith-filled, God-honoring, grace-sized report. Would you ask God to give us eyes not …
We have arrived safely in Haiti and spending some time with old friends. As soon as we are settled, we’ll be off to deliver some of the special gifts we brought. (Nothing like playing Santa when it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit.) Despite fatigue from traveling overnight, we want to maximize this window of time to re-connect …
Just a few minutes here at the gate en route to Haiti. This trip is going to be similar to the two trips I made last February when we needed to assess the situation and determine where we could help and be most effective, and develop longer-term partnerships with local ministries. After one year of …
Disclaimer: Before I become the focus of anyone’s theological condemnation, let me affirm the truths that following God’s will can be painful, difficult and fatal. Jesus told us following Him means we must bear our cross daily. At the same moment, living the Spirit-filled life also sets us free, brings us joy, is an easy …
Dave, thank you for everything that you did to help with the mission. Our team would have been lost without you, like I was without the Lord. You're a great inspiration and definitely a model in my walk in believing that the Lord will provide us with what we need when we need it. I look forward to continuing to serve the Lord and hopefully it will be along side of you.
