As she quickly approaches 16, it is hard to believe the young girl who first came to Lighthouse has blossomed into a young woman—a young woman who possesses qualities of kindness and gentility, but also of fire and spunk.
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The friendship that fuels the Haitian Hustle
When Dawn Bengtson signed up for the missions trip her pastor was leading to Haiti in January 2010, she did so out of obedience to God, rather than a desire to actually be on the trip.
Continue readingSeeking the best for Ricardo: What’s next for this sweet 22-year-old
Those with special needs in Haiti are rarely seen for who they are—they are often neglected, ridiculed and belittled, and services catering to their needs are difficult to find.
Continue readingHonoring our beloved Mama Odette
Odette. This isn’t the first occasion in which I am writing about my affinity towards her. She encompasses love. All who are privileged to not only meet her, but also to spend time in her presence, could attest to this. She is a woman who embodies strength and passion, patience and perseverance. She has faced many battles, some she has lost but others she has conquered victoriously. She is feisty and fiery, and yet incredibly gentle and kind.
Continue readingBack where he belongs: Celebrating Gervens’ return home to his mom and dad
Through every circumstance, God has planned good for Gervens’ story since before the foundation of the world. On February 18, 2017, we watched God finish writing one chapter of that story, redeeming brokenness in a way that only He can.
Continue readingGervens’ Christmas Wish List
Gervens’ story of reconciliation—which has slowly unfolded over the past twenty months—has been a story of hope, of beauty, of encouragement, and of light. It has been one that has proven to me time and time again that despite the circumstances of this world, God is still good—all of the time. He took something which was broken, something meant for darkness, and made it into something beautiful—more beautiful than anything I could have imagined.
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