David Ayers
Mbeiza is Home.
Mbezia died this morning. We found out just as we neared the hospital for Caleb’s surgery. Pretty much everything we feared might happen,...
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David Ayers
- Oct 22, 2017
- 4 min
Evie and Her Captain.
I sit here rubbing her back and ask what Bible story she’d like. She quietly says, “The one when Jesus walks on water.” I swallow and...
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David Ayers
- Sep 18, 2017
- 2 min
Mbezia.
How could a little one endure such suffering? And in the midst of it be speaking out in gratitude, and showing us love, and teaching my...
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David Ayers
- Sep 5, 2017
- 2 min
new beginnings
The rain drops fell hard onto the dry and cracked soil. My Dad and I tilled the soil, watched as we uncovered new, soft black, ready for...
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David Ayers
- Jun 7, 2016
- 2 min
Behold…
Behold… And then, there YOU are …right here in the midst of all of this mess. There you are, quietly, consistently, beautifully, lovingly...
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David Ayers
- Jun 6, 2016
- 1 min
4 years in Africa
4 years in Africa. “Never once did we ever walk along. Never once did you leave us on our own. YOU are faithful, God you are faithful.”...
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David Ayers
- Apr 22, 2016
- 1 min
Ayer Academy ~ March & April 2016
NEW THINGS… Beginning Piano lessons with an amazing young man from the Congo…the girls are learning to play by ear!! This mama is super...
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David Ayers
- Mar 28, 2016
- 1 min
my daughter
She stood in front of the church today, a young woman. When did this happen? She sang, and worshipped. She is beautiful. She lay in bed...
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David Ayers
- Mar 25, 2016
- 3 min
it’s Good Friday, and my eyes fall on this word, “benign”.
25 March 2016, Good Friday The last month, fear crashed over my heart and life…beating me down. Over and over it seemed to come. My...
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David Ayers
- Jan 19, 2016
- 1 min
the thief and the giver…
my children ran wild and free, laughter and joy sang from their souls… i rocked this new little baby, new to my arms, but familiar...
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David Ayers
- Oct 10, 2015
- 4 min
The Sacred
The Sacred Through the sound of the rain drops on our metal roof, I heard a soft mewing sound from my front porch. Dave’s voice came...
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David Ayers
- Aug 30, 2015
- 3 min
a few who need us…would you give in Jesus’ name?
This is Ayelech…with the HUGE smile…these are her children: Nathaniel, Mehret, and Bethlehem. ONE WIDOW, NOT FORGOTTEN Three years ago,...
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David Ayers
- Mar 1, 2015
- 1 min
My Ella…
My Ella… This one is growing in grace…this age between being a child and becoming a young woman is hard, isn’t it? She turns 12 this...
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David Ayers
- Feb 28, 2015
- 4 min
she walked through the fire…
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and...
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David Ayers
- Dec 20, 2014
- 3 min
Fullness.
My days are full of “Mommy!” , knocks at the door, unexpected people, needs, and God moments (When I’m willing to see them.) Dave’s days...
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David Ayers
- Oct 9, 2014
- 1 min
Mom…happy heavenly birthday.
Precious Mom…we’re missing you deeply. Thankful for your LIFE, so well lived. WE are picturing you today in GLORY, WHOLE, without...
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David Ayers
- Oct 7, 2014
- 3 min
Family…Falling, falling, falling…
“For it has been GRANTED to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him but also to SUFFER for him…” (Phil 1:29) Honestly, I...
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David Ayers
- Feb 4, 2014
- 4 min
Our walk this fall…
Three months ago, we got one of those phone calls that you never imagine you’ll receive. I remember my Mom in Law’s words, “It’s not...
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David Ayers
- Nov 25, 2013
- 3 min
Thanks-giving Offering…
The morning of Thanksgiving I awoke unsure of how we give thanks for this. How do we thank Him for cancer? Do we? Do we thank Him IN...
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