Comments on: One at a Time

By: Jason Wilds

Jason Wilds — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:52:33 +0000

Thanks Barry reminding me that one person can make a difference one at a time.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:23:16 +0000

Great article….thank you. Continuous prayers.

By: Tasha Simons

Tasha Simons — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:39:07 +0000

This article makes me want to go to Haiti! Their need is so great… so glad you could be the hands and feet of Christ to our brothers and sisters in Haiti, Barry.

By: Mitch Beaverson

Mitch Beaverson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:50:09 +0000

Thanks for giving us this important glimpse into what is now the current state of a nation, Barry. Our neighbors. May God bless your efforts and those of NVM in the days, months and years ahead!

Even in the midst of rubble, broken hearts and dashed dreams, God is in control. Praise God for his sovereignty and his mighty hand–so ready and able to save.

Lord, we praise you, even now, for the plan you are unfolding in each of these lives. Thanks for letting us be part of your plan.

By: Jane VanOsdol

Jane VanOsdol — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:16:48 +0000

I think you have it right, Barry. You do something about the ones God puts in your path and lays on your heart. And you pray. Praying for you, Erika and the team.

By: Dave Kostka

Dave Kostka — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:48:30 +0000

Barry,

As noted, you ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE in Haiti helping one person at a time. We are always presented the “big picture”, but you can only address by breaking it down to the nano level…which you are doing. Will pray that God intervenes in providing you encouragement and wisdom and protection…Hang in their for the total journey and race…will be praying …thank you for sharing…

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:11:54 +0000

Barry – Can’t imagine how it feels to be there in person and to ache. Thanks for letting us in on the reality – horrible as it is. Can’t stop thinking about the children and how hungry they are moment by moment. You previously asked how we felt about shielding or not shielding our kids from this and other instances of heartache and injustice. I even asked my kids. We all agree that we need to expose them (with the exception of certain images) for so many reasons. But kids are hungry to help and to do their part to make things right. And it doesn’t seem fair yet again that we have that “privilege” of sheltering our kids when other mothers, fathers, grandparents have no option to protect their children from injustice. They’re living in the middle of it. Praying for you today and each day. Please continue to keep us informed and challenged.

By: Steve H.

Steve H. — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:39:30 +0000

Thanks for reminding us that the earthquake isn’t the only thing affecting the people of Haiti. My prayer is that the church will not forget them when all the governments have. Thanks for being the church Barry!

By: Julie Buczkowski

Julie Buczkowski — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:39:08 +0000

Thanks for the honest update. It IS overwhelming. Even when you believe that it doesn’t matter that things are overwhelming–that you still have to do what you can–you still become frozen by what seems like impossibility to make a dent. Haiti needs us one at a time. So do many, many, many others around the world.

By: Amy Osgood

Amy Osgood — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:11:29 +0000

Thanks Barry! This is such a great reminder that while the devastation overwhelms us, it does not overwhelm God. I think in western society we look at the masses and not the people. The people have names, faces, identities etc. But who knows what God has for the individuals who are treated? Who’s to say that their life being saved/healed wasn’t the turning point for a much greater, future work?
Maybe they will rise above their circumstances and feed a multitude more 15 years from now. What a gift that God gave us a narrower vision….that we might better focus on what is right in front of us. Continued blessings and prayers!