I have been allowed to work all around the world. I have worked with the Lei people of China, Orphans in India, people living in real slums in Accra Ghana, and with the poverty stricken people of Haiti. My world view has been greatly changed from these experiences. It has changed who I am and how I view the world. Nothing will change your heart about a people like spending time with people.

My heart is broken for Haiti right now. In all my travels my heart has never bonded with any people like it has bonded with Haiti. I fell in love with the people on my first trip and that love grew over the next 2 trips. While I have not been to Haiti in several years, it allows me to understand how Paul felt when he talked about his desire to return places; I am actively involved with Haitians in America. Just the thought of the people having to deal with yet another disaster on that precious little island is overwhelming to me. I am working hard to make contacts with my friends over there to see what we can do to help.

The community of Christians must never be localized. We must not be defined by borders or patriotism. We must act like a global family and pray for each other. After we pray we must sacrifice. Sacrifice by giving up the latest WANT we have to meet needs of brothers and sisters. Sacrifice by giving up comfort and go get muddy and dirty helping a brother rebuild.

Haiti is hurting right now. Let’s not just talk about our faith right now and live it for the world to see. Let the Church come to the rescue of Haiti