The truth is, if this were a counseling session rather than a blog, I could easily name aspects of my own life where my life would show the world that I believe the message of the Cross to be foolishness. There were probably always be these things in my life. But my prayer is that they would become less, that I would become less, and that Jesus living in me would become greater and greater and greater...
It does not make sense. Knowing what we know about ourselves and knowing what we know about GOD, it is one of the most illogical things we do as followers of Christ. Something happens and we think we have the skills and answers to get through it.
Our worries concerning Covid-19 are still the same. From the lack of a healthcare system to innumerable preexisting conditions in many Haitians to the lack of social distancing, we are still praying hard that the country is spared the worst of what could happen.
The joy and the power of Sunday are awesome and incredible, but the humility and love of Christ on the Cross are so beautifully counterintuitive while at the same time a great example of what we are supposed to be as followers of Christ.
In the midst of a changing world where we cannot do our "traditional" Easter, let's do something better. Let's put all of our focus on Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection and let's see what kind of memories we can make and traditions we can begin.
Covid-19 has come to Haiti, but it is really difficult to ascertain how much of an effect it has already had or how bad it could possibly get. The only thing we can do for now is pray and then wait for reports from people on the ground in the midst of it.
The Coronavirus is attacking many aspects of our lives not to mention our physical well-being. One of the things that could easily be effected is our ability to take care of children who do not have families to take care of them. This is my way of pleading for anyone who is able to do whatever they can to help.
When the earthquake hit, cholera broke out, or Hurrican Matthew devastated the southern peninsula, volunteers from around the globe stepped in. Doctors, nurses, medical planners, and anyone else who was needed came to provide aid. What happens when those aid workers are needed by their own country and their own family? What happens when Haiti is left to take care of herself?
Our Annual Dinner Event is coming soon, Click Here to Register for the event or Click Here if you cannot make it but would like to donate to the event. Katoz Fevriye in Haiti, next to April Fool’s Day (or pwason d’avril) is one of my favorite days. First of all, I would really recommend reading the […]
Our Annual Dinner Event is coming soon, Click Here to Register for the event or Click Here if you cannot make it but would like to donate to the event. When you have been apart from someone for a while, it can be easy to forget some of the small things that make that person unique. After […]