Wow. It’s been 10 years ago, today, that I blew my knee in the Texas State Football Quarterfinals at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. It was 3rd and 1 from the 42 yard-line. We, … Read more about Ten years ago today, my life changed forever.
“I don’t get to go to school.”
Haitian sardines. Two hundred students pack wall to wall in a small rural school. It’s overwhelming. Each one wants our attention — to play, to talk and practice their English, all the … Read more about “I don’t get to go to school.”
5 Minutes of Fame – Haitian Style
(Translators from L-R: Rony, Gespard, Me, Zacharie, and Ramces.) Today I got the chance to do something I had dreamed since the first foreign language hit my ears at a young age. Every time I go … Read more about 5 Minutes of Fame – Haitian Style
“I will betroth you to me forever.”
I have never been so wrecked over the thought of broken union in my life. Plans were to meet at Pastor Cornet's church here in Carrefour, Haiti and go with some of his church members to visit … Read more about “I will betroth you to me forever.”
My name is Obed Will Arris…
My name is Obed Will Arris and I am an 18 year old Haitian. In 2010, my life changed. One day, I was in my area of Haiti, and the land began to shake under my feet. That day was January 12, … Read more about My name is Obed Will Arris…
They Ask for You
I have been to Haiti four times now. Every time I come, I learn new faces and new things. Some are expected, others - eye opening. It was this time that I realized I can now have a complete … Read more about They Ask for You
First Class – A Higher Standard
Yesterday, I experienced a first. "Now boarding first class" I heard over the loudspeaker. "Ugh..." I thought. "No wait, that's me!" My ears perked as I … Read more about First Class – A Higher Standard
Haiti: Renewal of a Nation
Did you know that over 50% of Haiti's population still practices voodoo today? In your lifetime, you have been the witness of "this is the way that we've always done it" and … Read more about Haiti: Renewal of a Nation
“SOMEBODY LOVE ME!”
I got the privilege of leading worship and speaking at a church in the hills of North Carolina last week. Throughout the night, as I glanced about the room, I saw a number of students that just … Read more about “SOMEBODY LOVE ME!”
