Pray for these people.

Sometimes I wonder why God has chosen to bless me with my country, my home, car, food, and friends and family who will never let me go hungry. When there are those who have so little, and then when all of that is taken away who will they turn to?

Last week there was a fire in a squatter village only a couple of miles away from Faith. Over 280 homes were destroyed. Thankfully no one was killed, but some were injured and hundreds have lost everything.

Please pray for these people, pray that the community would pull together and help each other out. That they would be able to rebuild their homes, and that they would be able to provide for their families. And most importantly please pray that during this time of overwhelming loss, they would turn to the Lord for strength and peace. I can only imagine what it feels like to lose everything.

Here are a few pictures our campus pastor, Don MacKay took on his last visit.

The view from my condominium the night of the fire.

Faith is now taking up donations, if you'd like to help please contact me or send it to First Love, and label Philippines Fire. Thank you so much for your prayers and support.

Lessons from a 4th grader.

In my class right now we're going through these safety lessons, and while some of the curriculum is really corny and out dated it's started some really great conversations in my class.

On Monday we were talking about bullies. What makes a bully, are we bullies, and how should I respond to a bully? In fourth grade everyone has had something to do with a bully or someone they just don't like, and it's a subject that some kids can get either really sensitive about or get really involved in so everyone had their own stories.

When I called on one of my sweet boys he told the class about a boy who had been picking on him for a few years. Things like taking his lunch, pushing him around and just intimidating him. I asked my student what was his response was and how did he handle the situation, he told me everyday he would come home and pray with his mom for this boy, that his heart would be changed, and that he would be able to show this kid love.

I was taken aback. This fourth grader was practicing something I was still learning. There are times when I am so hurt, and instead of wallowing in my own pity or feeling sorry for myself I need to be going straight to prayer.

Please remember me this week in your prayers. I think recently I've been missing home, and thinking about all the changes that I have been making as well as the changes that are yet to come. I know God is my constant and that He is always there for me, but today I think I need Him more than yesterday or the day before.

Welcome to Faith Academy, Philippines

I'm so blessed to be able to work here. enjoy