Author Archives: Milt

“We welcome you! We welcome you!” That’s how the song went. From a distance we could see hundreds of children dancing. Then we noticed two lines. They had made the lines so our vehicles could drive through them as they … Continue reading →

Mzee. That’s the word that was said. It was uttered in whispers all around the room. I’ve heard it before. I’ve even been called one myself. But I have never heard it said like it was in this context. It … Continue reading →

I learned something new about children in poverty today. Surely, I already knew it—but it caught my attention in a vivid way this afternoon. A sponsored child at the Sovereign School in Cap Hatien, Haiti gave me a note. She … Continue reading →

I came to Haiti to help people who got sick from the water and food. Now I am sick from the water and food. This wasn’t the plan. It’s tough getting sick when you travel. It’s tougher when you are … Continue reading →

There’s nothing better than seeing someone you love face to face. That happened a couple of times this week—in a very unique way. The bread and butter ministry of CRF is sponsoring children. One of the great things about our … Continue reading →

It was a big hole. It was a really big hole. I’ve never seen anything like it. When I last left Benjamin, we were trying to drill a well. We have a great school and orphanage there. And they had … Continue reading →

I talk a lot about James 1:27. It’s probably my standard text when I’m speaking. It fits what I do. It gives me a passion. It is an overlooked truth. It’s what it’s all about—at least according to God. But … Continue reading →

Blue Hills. It sounds like a country club. It isn’t. I had never heard of it until someone called me on the phone and asked me if I would help get this place some water. They didn’t have clean water … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting letter. I’ll tell you why after you read it. My Dear Husband, We arrived here about 12:15 yesterday. Didn’t have a bit of trouble on road. Traveled about 30 and 35 miles per hour. Bethel got beat … Continue reading →

I have taken a little break from my blog. It is because of Barbie’s health. The following short article on the annual report for CRF tells about the ordeal that Barbie has been through lately. However, it doesn’t tell the … Continue reading →