It’s been only three and a half months since the country of Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. It was something that broke the heart of the world and many reached out to help. But now, the news cameras have moved on and the journalists have found other stories to cover but the crisis is ever-present for those there.
Below is a video from CBS news that covers the crisis from the perspective of the mission that we support, Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. It’s medical efforts are ongoing. For them, this is just the beginning.
You know, being in the position that I’m in, I often find myself with others who are hurting because of any number of things. Usually, I can muster words of encouragement and hope that often come straight from God’s word.
But this past week, I found myself on the receiving end of those words. I saw, first-hand, the extension of God through His people as so many of you offered your condolences on my Grandma’s passing. Even though many of you knew her personally and were grieving inside, your concern for us was so obvious. I felt what it was like to be on the receiving end of all of that love.
Thanks for what you did. For being at the hospital when she died, for bringing food, for sending voicemails and messages, (even though many of them went unreturned because of the chaos of the week) for attending a funeral in a different state, for the countless hugs and condolences and for celebrating her life at a memorable memorial service. Thanks for being there when we were on the other side.
For anyone that knows me, knows that I love to travel. I love to see new places and try new things.
This trip has been no different. I’ve seen things in New Zealand that I couldn’t even begin to describe to you. I’ve done things that I never thought I would be able to do and had an amazing time with Nate, Whit and Lane.
No matter where I go or what I do, there is nothing that compares to when its time to come home. I love the feeling of going back to where I belong.
I’m reminded of what the Bible says in I Peter. It says that we are aliens in this strange world. That’s so difficult for me to grasp because home feels like home but it’s not, ultimately, where I belong. I am an alien in this world.
Can you imagine what our eternal home will be like? Can you imagine what it will feel like when we are finally in the place where we were designed to be.
I don’t know about you, but I love anticipation. Just the idea of something on the horizon gives me something to look forward to (especially when Apple announces a new product!).
Today I want you to join with me in anticipation of a new series that we will begin in a couple weeks but will introduce this week. It will be one unlike anything we’ve ever done here. One that may be new to many of you and one that could potentially change your life.
Did you know that you can give specifically to the mission we support by text message?
I read this today off the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission website (www.nwhcm.org) and I wanted to pass it along to you because I know many of you want to make sure that what you give goes directly to the relief effort. Here is a way you can know your investment in Haiti will reach those in need.
Here it is…
1) Text the message “Support NWHCM” to the number 20222.* Capitalization does not matter, but spelling does.
2) To confirm your donation, text the word “YES” when prompted to do so.
A one-time donation of $5 will be added to your bill or deducted from your prepaid balance and will go directly to the work of NWHCM.
Click here to read the details as shown on their website.
You know, being in the position that I’m in, I often find myself with others who are hurting because of any number of things. Usually, I can muster words of encouragement and hope that often come straight from God’s word.
Did you know that you can give specifically to the mission we support by text message?