This 31-day devotional by John Piper has some great things to ponder! Piper introduces the book in this thought-provoking way: » » Read more…
So, as planned, we set off from La Vega “dark-and-early” and arrived in the capital (still dark-and-early!) where we » » Read more…
I came across this short video from Bill Moyers Journal and wanted to post a link to share it HERE. » » Read more…
We received the following update from Haiti for Christ Ministries and wanted to share it here. Thank you for continuing to pray and partnering in supportive efforts.
Dear friend,
Haiti’s General Hospital has space for 700 patients, 1500 are there now. » » Read more…
Many of you have contacted us regarding the tragic earthquake that shook Haiti and the Dominican Republic yesterday. We thank each of you for the outpouring of prayers and support. We here in the Dominican Republic felt the rolling of the ground and swaying of the buildings. I was just getting home from picking up the kids when it hit. It felt like someone was jumping up and down on the bumper of our car. Fey and Rosa our neighbors, already outside started yelling, “terremoto, terremoto” as the ground continued to move for a few more seconds. We thank God everyone here is alright–but the same cannot be said for Haiti. What we felt was nothing in light of the devastation that has taken place in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. » » Read more…
The continued news of the devastation in Haiti seems so surreal. The reports are overwhelming and our hearts are » » Read more…
The following e-news update was sent today by DR1.com. It is a helpful update regarding the impact and response from “this side” (Dominican) of the island.
January 13, 2010
1. Big scare, but no damages in DR
2. Ministry issues statement on earthquake
3. DR Tourism Update
1. Big scare, but no damages in DR
Hotels and those with family or friends abroad in the Dominican Republic have been » » Read more…
[update: you can now donate to our Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund]
Dear T.E.A.R.S. Friends and Family,
Many of you have contacted us regarding the tragic earthquake that shook Haiti and the Dominican Republic yesterday. We thank each of you for the outpouring of prayers and support. We here in the Dominican Republic felt the rolling of the ground and swaying of the buildings. I was just getting » » Read more…
Over the years we have had many groups adopt our students and then shop for them for Christmas. This year it seemed that no one was able to make that commitment and the teachers and I were worried that the students and families were going to be really disappointed!
But like ALWAYS, it turned out better than we could have imagined and the kids helped us remember what we were celebrating. » » Read more…
Hello friends and family,
An update is long overdue and we apologize. We have had a great year in terms of family and work and as our circle of friends in the Dominican Republic grows we feel more and more at home here. This is the first Holiday newsletter in more than ten years that as I sit down to write I don’t feel flooded by memories of drama and significant change.We have had a quiet year of growth, maintainingand nurturing things already planted. » » Read more…
