David AyersOct 24, 20172 minMbeiza 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,...
David AyersOct 22, 20174 minEvie 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...
David AyersSep 18, 20172 minMbezia.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...
David AyersSep 5, 20172 minnew beginningsThe 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...
David AyersJun 7, 20162 minBehold…Behold… And then, there YOU are …right here in the midst of all of this mess. There you are, quietly, consistently, beautifully, lovingly...
David AyersJun 6, 20161 min4 years in Africa4 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.”...
David AyersApr 22, 20161 minAyer Academy ~ March & April 2016NEW THINGS… Beginning Piano lessons with an amazing young man from the Congo…the girls are learning to play by ear!! This mama is super...
David AyersMar 28, 20161 minmy daughterShe 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...
David AyersMar 25, 20163 minit’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...
David AyersJan 19, 20161 minthe 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...
David AyersOct 10, 20154 minThe SacredThe 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...
David AyersAug 30, 20153 mina 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,...
David AyersMar 2, 20151 minMy 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...
David AyersMar 1, 20154 minshe 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...
David AyersDec 20, 20143 minFullness.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...
David AyersOct 9, 20141 minMom…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...
David AyersOct 8, 20143 minFamily…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...
David AyersFeb 4, 20144 minOur 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...
David AyersNov 25, 20133 minThanks-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...