No News Is Good News

[Ambones, Ghana] Sunday morning. We are settled into our hotel here in the rolling hills of Abonse. This village hotel is good by comparison with most of its kind and ably watched over by Solomon, a man in his mid twenties, who attends to our every request. He is doing his absolute best to make…

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Last Day in Dodowa

[DODOWA, GHANA] We are nearing the end of our first week of the project in Ghana. This has been an unusually uneventful week of ministry from a human standpoint. Our vehicles have operated well, the roads have been good, the hotel has been exceptional, and the ministry has been incredible. All of this is a…

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It’s Only Rock-n-Roll … But I Like it!

[Dodowa, Ghana] — Nearly everyday looks the same here in Ghana. We arise around 5:30, shower and prepare for the day. I have a cup of coffee, read my devotional and Bible, pray and then go to breakfast. There our team comes together and contemplates the day ahead. Our national team members arrive and take…

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He passed THROUGH Death INTO Life!

[Dodowa, Ghana] — I received an iMessage from home yesterday informing me that the last living uncle, from mother’s side of my family, had passed through death into life. Uncle Robert was always my favorite! When I read the news, I confess, a quick smile came upon my face as I fondly thought of the…

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Not Everything Is As It Sounds!

[Dodowa, Ghana] — Yesterday I wrote, “God once again provided an alternative to this and we have checked into a great place complete with a swimming pool, and fitness center.” Now, in case some of you think we are in the lap of luxury, let’s take a closer look at the pool and tennis court.…

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Praise, Protection, and Provision

 [Dodowa, Ghana] — Our team (Jeff Andler, James McLean, Andy Poe, and myself) arrived safely in Accra on Saturday at 1100(GMT) 14 March. Our flight from JFK was uneventful, for which we are thankful. Jeff’s and my flight was Charlotte was NOT so uneventful!    In Charlotte, we boarded the plane on time and…

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We’re headed to Ghana!

The months, weeks, days, and hours of preparation are behind us now. All through today the members of our TEAM will be leaving their home airports and we will convene at JFK for our overnight flight to Accra. We are scheduled to depart around 9pm and will arrive 10 hours later in Ghana. Please pray…

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The Joy of the Journey

[Accra, Ghana] This chapter of ministry in Ghana is behind us. I have received word that Craig Barker, Mark Chase, and Andy Poe arrived safely at JFK in New York early on Saturday morning and are traveling to their home airports. I am thankful for the great ways God used each of these men while…

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It’s simple … but not easy!

I never tire of what I do! Again this morning our team awoke to hot coffee and a delicious breakfast of sausage, eggs, vegetables, and toast. We crawled into our vehicles and made our way to the remote village schools. Each team member would admit that we are always overwhelmed at the welcome we receive…

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