Haitian Proverb January 27th
"Pito ou led, men ou vivan." Translation: "Better you're ugly, but living. Meaning, count your blessings." I had to laugh when I read this proverb. It is harsh but full of truth. Sometimes in life we...
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"Twa fanm sifi pou fe yon marche." Translation: "Three women are enough to make a market. Meaning, a few women make a lot of talk." Market day in Haiti is like nothing else I've ever experienced. It...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb March 3rd
"Tou moun konnen sa: le mal egzist." Translation: "Everyone knows this: evil exists. Meaning, bad things happen." While I was in the states last week I was able to meet and speak with Journey Church in...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb March 23rd
"Di m’ ki sa ou renmen, m’a di ou ki moun ou ye." Translation: "Tell me what you love, and I’ll tell you who you are. Meaning, your priorities shape your character." A couple weeks ago we had an...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb April 22
"Chita pa bay." Translation: "Sitting doesn't yield. Meaning, one must work to receive." About two weeks ago the kids had their 2nd set of exams for the year. The scoring is on a scale from 1 to 10,...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb May 6
"'Bonjou' se paspo ou." Translation: "Good morning" is your passport. Meaning, good manners will get you anywhere." The other day I heard a story that brought this proverb to mind. An American woman...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb May 26
"Sa neg fe neg, bondye ri." Translation: What man does to man makes God laugh. Meaning, people treat each other ridiculously." At the time I read this proverb,I had just checked the "baby" registry we...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb June 3
"Labou bouche kouran." Translation: Mud clogs the flow. Meaning, a little hang up can stop an entire project. In just 3 short weeks, a team of 7 people will venture to Haiti to work with the teachers...
View ArticleHaitian Proverb June 23
"Timoun ki kriye nan kay ak sa ki kriye nan pot se menm." Translation: The child who cries in the house and the one who cries at the door are the same. Meaning, treat other people's children as you...
View ArticleGuest Blogger, Katherine: A Visitor’s Reflection
We have a guest blogger! Katherine Young served on the June missions team with Heart of God Haiti and wrote a reflection on her experience during her short time in Haiti. Thank you Katherine for your...
View ArticleThe Power of Kofael: Educating and Empowering Haitian Women
Three of our KOFAEL Haitian women share their testimonies. Listen in; it will be a wonderfully empowering few minutes. For more information about KOFAEL or to sponsor a KOFAEL woman, go here...
View ArticleNew Experiences for Fegens & Ezechiel
Hooray! School actually started on time this year (for the first time in 4 years I've heard). New books, new shoes, new backpacks, new classes. It is definitely a time of year when plenty of change and...
View ArticleNew Mattresses & Pillows
No more sleepless nights to blame for droopy eyes in class! We can all rest assured our kids at the Center will enjoy cuddling with a warm blanket, soft pillow and a new mattress each night for a long...
View ArticleHeart of God Haiti: The Glasses Project
We took some time to work with each adult, asking them to try on reading glasses while looking at a workbook. You could see their face light up once they were able to see clearly and make out the small...
View Article2017 End of Year Review
We are so very grateful for your support and excited to share with you all that has been accomplished with your help this year! GOAL: Reunite - Complete! We are happy to announce that, as of June,...
View ArticleSeptember 2018 Review
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.... We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support of this ministry! It is your generosity and prayers that make this ministry possible. Our programs grow each year...
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