The robbery

A little different look at life at IFM! This morning we had the first robbery since I am here. This is the third in a group of robberies. The last two were while I was in the states. This time they tryed the same thing they done the last two times, came through the office roof. This time they discovered we put plywood under the tin so they cant get through it with a srewdriver.
  A few details are, At midnight Tibutson one of the natives that lives with us woke me and said, I think someone is on the roof. We listened for a while and could not tell for sure so we went back to bed, but kept one ear open! At three fourty five AM Shea got a call from Aaron the admin. that the theif was in the house and they were coming to the office which is next to our dorm. Shea had opened the door to go out, but just then they came up the strairs, so he hid inside the door to watch. The theif slammed our door shut and held it while Aaron  got the money from the office. Once he had the money he ran down the steps and got out of there with Shea right on his tail to get a good look who it was. Shea chased him to the gate and left him go.
  Then we spent the next half hour or so talking and praying together,seeking spiritual rest from the Lord.
 Continue to pray with us for the salvation of this soul. He is a local, in need of the saviours touch!!!
May God Bless your day!!!

Where is Jesus

Where is Jesus? Do we see him today?
 Where does the scripture say we will find Jesus?
 While Jesus walked this earth, he could be found mainly with one group of people. The last, the lost, and the least. Where can Jesus be found today? Did you ever think of it, that Jesus, might be that bum, you see on the streets of your town, who is known for his filthy life.  He may be the eldery person I did not lend a hand. He may be that cashier that was a bit slow as you checked out at the local walmart. He may just be that one that needed a listening ear as you hurried to not miss your sunday morning church service.  He has not changed. He still is reaching out to the same people. 
 Why do we try so hard to stay aw.ay from these people, If we truely are dead to self, and alive unto Christ, we will find ourselves drawn to these people. Christ will send them our way. 
 Why is it, that we would have no problem talking to a man dressed in fine cloths carrying a briefcase, but when we see the man with tattered cloths and shaggy hair, we lean over to our friend and say, take a look at that guy!!! Wonder what he`s up to? Surely its no good!
 If you want to see Christ today, Help out one of these people, in his name

Where you go, I'll go

Where You Go I’ll Go, Where You Stay, I’ll!!!

Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow...

All your ways are good
All your ways are sure
I will trust in you alone
Higher than my side
High above my life
I will trust in you alone

Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I'll love
How you serve I'll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you

Light unto the world
Light unto my life
I will live for you alone
You're the one I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in you alone, in you alone
In you there's life everlasting
In you there's freedom for my soul
In you there joy, unending joy
and I will follow

Chis Tomlin

I just love this song. Every thing about it, paints a picture of what I want my life to be. One word summarizes it. SURRENDERED If he calls me to the highest mountain, or the lowest valley, the inner city, or the most remote jungle, he will be there with me.

In the last verse, there are some of the most encouraging, and beautiful words for the true seeker. You’re the one I seek, Knowing I will find. There is no question, if we seek God with all our heart, we will find him. Therefore, if we are not finding refuge in God, that would say we are not seeking God with our all. This would lead to confusion, and all other spiritual disorders in our lives.

Our God has won the victory!!!! Are you willing to embrace it? Am I?

Act 3:16 And his name (Jesus)—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all.

God wants to give you and I that spiritual health, But its by our faith that we obtain it. This is going to be something that the world can see, but can not obtain until they too, put their trust in Christ.

We have a message to tell the world, The world is looking for something more than what they have. There is the devil blinding the eyes of those that do not believe to prevent them from seeing the light. God has chosen to use redeemed humans to carry his word to them. If our message is not clear, God, because he is just, must destroy us because we are robbing him of his due Glory!

The redeemed of God! Glorify our King!!!

The City On A Hill

Did you hear of the city on the hill?
Said one old man to the other
It once shined bright and it would be shining still
But they all started turning on each other

You see, the poets thought the dancers were shallow
And the soldiers thought the poets were weak
And the elders saw the young ones as foolish
And the rich man never heard the poor man speak

And one by one, they ran away
With their made up minds, to leave it all behind
And the light began to fade, in the city on the hill
The city on the hill

Each one thought that they knew better
That they were different by design
Instead of standing strong together
They let their differences divide

And one by one, they ran away
With their made up minds, to leave it all behind
And the light began to fade, in the city on the hill
The city on the hill

And the world is searching still

But it was the rhythm of the dancers
That gave the poets life
It was the spirit of the poets
That gave the soldiers strength to fight
It was the fire of the young ones
It was the wisdom of the old
It was the story of the poor man
That needed to be told

It is the rhythm of the dancers
That gives the poets life
It is the spirit of the poets
That gives the soldiers strength to fight
It is the fire of the young ones
It is the wisdom of the old
It is the story of the poor man
That's needing to be told

One by one, we'll be running away
With our made up minds to leave it all behind
As the light begins to fade, in the city on the hill
The city on the hill


Come home
And the Father's calling still
Come home
To the city on the hill
Come home


Is this not the case in many of our churches today? I have been very burdened about this subject lately. You hear of a church split here, and tension there, and scores of young people saying THIS IS ENOUGH!!!! I'm sick of it! And either wondering around not knowing which end is up, or throwing in the towel. My dear brothers and sisters. We have no time to waste fighting among ourselves! We are in a BATTLE!!! A battle that we will not win, if we get our eyes off Jesus, and on self preservation, or anything else! There is a world out there that has not yet heard the Gospel! We have a God who has given us his holy spirit to guide us and keep us, and he has given each and every one that he redeemed, a responsibility to tell the world.
 He also says the way the world will know that we are his disciples, is by our love for each other! If our lives are not radiating christ's love, it's not in us!!!
 To the struggling one. Do NOT let these situations get you discouraged. God WILL be faithful. He has promised!!! If you truly believe that he is all powerful, and Lord of ALL, you also will know he will not let you down in this either. Stand strong! Take courage!
                                                A Fellow Warrior

Just a few tidbits

Well here I am again.
  I am still alive, if you all were wondering.
  Last weekend we went on a staff vacation to another mission in the Dominican Republic. This is a picture of the house. A very beautiful one! We had a wonderful time of refreshment, and relaxation. We spent a day at the beach, done some shopping, and had a great time of fellowship with the folks there.
  We got connected with these people when they got held up at the Haiti border, and they stayed at our mission, for two days. They are with Ears To Hear Ministeries planting christian radio in  the Dominican, and Haiti.
  Other wise life continues to go on as usual. Sunday our town is planning to block the road again, maybe for a few days. It is because of the shooting a few weeks ago. That has not been settled with the Government yet. They say no traffic will get through. No entering or exiting town. The border will be closed also.

  Please pray that the power of God would ring loud and clear over the power of Satan, in the beautiful land of Haiti.

The lake house

The lake that has been rising since 2006, has now taken over our lower house.

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There seems to be no explaination why, but the lake that our property borders is rising steadily at a rate of approximately four feet a year. It has now taken one of our buildings, and more are going soon. We tore out all the interior valuables, and left the water come. Here are some pictures from inside the house.

Rattle Trap

                          One, Two, Three LIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is what you call Manual Labor!!!  This is our 1997 Ford E150 that was in need of body mounts. Since none of us were interested in being in the van when the running gear gained more momentum than the body, we thought it best to replace them. The problem, we  had no lift, only a bottle jack. The current mechanic at IFM was not interested in potenially shortening his life by trying to do it alone, so when he saw there was a work team of 12 young men, a thought formed in his mind. We could make use of man power that we have here!!! Of course we all enjoyed the task! Many hands make light work!!
  The van and its riders, are enjoying a much more stable ride now, although rattle trap will never be new again!!!