The Crisis on the Big Island Deepens — But Hope Shines Through
What would you do if your family spent 20 hours a day in darkness?
The situation on the Big Island remains dire. The pastors we serve and the people…
Photo credit: Ramon Espinosa/Associated Press
In the midst of hardship, God's love is shining through His people in Cuba. Though the daily challenges are many: 16-hour blackouts, severe food shortages, and a skyrocketing cost of living, faithful leaders continue to press…
Testimonies of Faith and Transformation
Yaima, wearing a red dress on the right side of the photo, with some of the children that they minister to through Hannah's Toys of Hope.
I love receiving testimonies from our pastors and leaders on…
Reflecting on Thanksgiving: Thankful Hearts, Heavy Burdens
One of the homes that lost their roof during the hurricane
I enjoy the pause that Thanksgiving gives us, offering a chance to reflect on God's many blessings. Since Dawn and I work with…
Yaima’s Prayers and Request for Help
Yaima in the white hat on the left with some of the children she is ministering to. We provided toys for these children through Hannah’s Toys of Hope.
Yaima, one of our leaders on the…
Timely Provision and Encouragement
Pastor Dunesky and Deneisy with their daughter, Isiened
Recently, I was talking to Pastor Dunesky and he told me that the financial aid we sent arrived just in time. He shared that if it hadn't come when…
A Conversation With Yarelis and Rene
Pastor Rene & Yarelis
I was talking to Pastor Rene and Yarelis the other day and they shared more about Hannah's Toys of Hope with me. Here's a glimpse of our conversation:
"It is not simply…
The Light of Christ Shines Brightly Amidst Power Outages
Sharing the Light of Christ and giving to those in need
When I write about the Big Island I realize that I often share about the hardships that people face in daily…
Remembering Hannah on Her 30th Birthday
Hannah Elizabeth Diaso - 4/9/1994-10/18/2016
This last Tuesday, April 9th, was our daughter, Hannah's 30th birthday. Jonathan and I went to the cemetery to put some flowers on her grave and to clean up her…
Honoring Hannah's Memory
Some of the children on the Big Island who are receiving a new toy
Ever since our daughter, Hannah moved to heaven our family has thought of meaningful ways we can honor her memory. In 2018 we built…