Posts by Roy Mason
When The Storms Come (and Go)
Most of America has its mind focused on the recent events in the Greater Houston area of Texas. Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall on 25 August 2017 has caused greater damage than had first been realized. There are literally millions of people in this area that have been disturbed, displayed, and devastated by this tremendous…
Read MoreThe Responsibility of Graciousness
Since my injury on 28 July, God has been teaching me a great lesson that I have not previously learned. For years I have been teaching the basics of the 3G’s of Christian living, i.e. Grateful, Gracious, and Generous. These lessons have been received well by so many people for which I am grateful. During…
Read MoreThe Opportunity of Patience
On Friday last (28 July 2017) after I had grilled dinner for our family, I made a quick trip out to the deck to gather the remaining utensils from dinner to bring inside. Barefooted and unafraid I picked up the tongs and spatula and turned on the wet deck and started inside. The next thing…
Read MoreThe Reality of Relationships
A dear friend of mine reminded me recently that there are three words (and actions) that are most likely impacting the implementation and realization of our priorities. Most often we need to think in terms of simplifying, having fun, or being more interested in order to accomplish these goals. I think all three of these…
Read MoreBack in the USA
[27 March 2017, Cornelius, NC] Another ministry project is now behind us. Our American team arrived safely home on Saturday night and after a busy Sunday we are all back in the saddle of a normal work week. I received a phone call from our Ghanaian director, Sammy Lartey this morning giving me the final…
Read MoreThe Final Leg
[24 March 2017, Accra, Ghana] The journey from Akim to Accra began on Friday morning at 0500. After we shared the gospel with another 12 school groups our total team gathered in our hotel for words of thanks and appreciation for all that God has accomplished on this project. We got settled into our vehicle…
Read MoreDetours Are Not Dead-Ends
[21 March 2017, East Akim, Ghana] The heavy rains and thunder storms of last night, accompanied by a magical display of lightening ushered in a tropically hot and humid Tuesday morning. The air was heavy and the roads were muddy as we set out this morning for another day of evangelistic ministry. For the first…
Read MoreAt the Half!
[18 March 2017, naadg] As much of the US is enthralled in what is called March Madness, the theme of “At the Half” reminds us all that the game cannot be won in the first half of the game. Thus far in our project here we have shared the gospel in 89 venues to an…
Read MoreThe Obligation of Opportunity
[15 March 2017, NAADG] Thank-you to all who are remembering to pray for us while we are in Ghana. Each day we awake to a new day, filled with opportunity and obstacles. While the obstacles are mostly unworthy of mention, the opportunities are unbelievable! Thus far in the project God has enabled us to share…
Read MoreJust Another Monday
[13 March 2017, North Akim Abuakwa District of Ghana (NAADG)] The American team settled in nicely upon our arrival here. Jeff, Mark, Andy, and I are staying in a Guest House on the grounds of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) while David stayed last night in a nearby hotel in the next town.…
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