Posts by Roy Mason
Remembering the Why
(while embracing the Grind) This time of the year does not always lend itself to closing deals, and completing world-class objectives, it is nonetheless an important time of the year. Last time we talked about becoming better at the basics that most everyone else. Perhaps you identified a few things that you would willfully work…
Read MoreBack to the Basics Again
At age 45, Vince Lombardi became a head football coach in the NFL for the first time in his life. It was 1959, and he had the challenging task of leading the Green Bay Packers, a team that had only won two games the previous season. He clearly had his work cut out for him.…
Read MoreThe Potential and Possibilities of 2018
This past week my wife needed to use my truck for the day and she kindly left me the keys to her car so that I would still be mobile. It was the first time I had driven her car which we just bought in November and I have to tell you I was a…
Read MoreThe last days of the journey.
2017 was defined in many different ways by every person. It is almost now nothing but memories, and this weekend in a wonderful time to reflect on the accomplishments, failures, victories, defeats, delights and disasters. It’s completely right and reasonable to spend some time reflecting. As you look back at the year now (almost completely)…
Read MoreThe Greatest Word of All
One of the greatest words in universe is grace. It’s often overused and misused, but it is most often misunderstood. Throughout this year we have been talking about developing a G3 lifestyle – Grateful, Generous, and Gracious. I have been amazed and impressed at what I have seen developing in so many of you. You…
Read MoreHomeward Bound
Another ministry project is now a memory. After meeting with our entire team this morning we left the field for Accra. The drive was without incident and we have settled into our hotel in the Capital city for a night of rest before boarding our flight home early tomorrow morning. It seems like only yesterday that we were leaving for Ghana. During…
Read MoreWhy are we in Africa?
In, “My Utmost for His Highest” Oswald Chambers wrote, “A missionary is one sent by Jesus Christ as He was sent by God … In missionary work the great danger is that God’s call will be replaced by the needs of the people to the point that human sympathy will absolutely overwhelm the meaning of being…
Read MoreJesus Loves the Little Children
Wednesday morning was a great day for us here. We shared the Gospel message with a total audience this morning of 4,297 students in 25 schools today alone! It was a day filled with excitement. The schools ranged from 1st to 12th grades which meant children between the ages of 6 and 19. It is always a precious reminder that kids…
Read MoreThe Satisfaction of Sameness
Another day in Ghana. Up before daylight, coffee and devotional reading, then breakfast with our team. Tuesday morning felt just like every other day here. Our Ghanaian team members arrive in our four vehicles, knock on our doors, ask us about our night, and then remark, “We are ready to set out” which means we are…
Read MoreAdapt and Overcome
This week started with a wake-up alarm at 0455. Not early for some, but the middle of the night for me! This early morning beginning was due to the fact that we were scheduled to speak in a series of senior High Schools which are the only places in Ghana that adhere to any sort of genuine schedule.…
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