Posts by Roy Mason
Thanksgiving Is A Decision
The day we call Thanksgiving comes this week. Since 1941 the fourth Thursday in November has been recognized as “Thanksgiving Day” in the United States. We attempt to trace the roots of the thanksgiving holiday tradition to the 1621 celebration at Plymouth (now Massachusetts) with the Pilgrims and Puritans and Native Americans. Truth is that…
Read MoreFrom the Mountain to the Valley
Following a week of summit experiences it is imperative to realize we are headed into some valleys. As I’ve said before, Life is more about learning to negotiate the mountain ranges than it is about climbing the mountain. In Matthew 17, we read the story about Jesus leading Peter, James, and John up a high mountain…
Read MoreThere’s Always Another Mountain
This past weekend our family made a day trip to the North Carolina Mountains which included picking apples in a beautiful orchard. While driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway our youngest grandson asked, “Can we stop so we can look at the lovely leaves?” This five-year old was certainly observant because the views were incredibly…
Read MoreKeep Pushing The Peddles
Recently we bought our grandson a new bicycle. This was a monumental moment for him as it would be his first opportunity to ride a bike without the aid of training wheels. I have to admit I had forgotten how hard it was to teach a kid to ride a bike! I mean, after-all, “It’s…
Read MoreThis One Is In The Books
[Monday, 05 October 2015 –CHARLOTTE, NC 2015GMT] — I realize, by the comments of some, that we mistakenly stated “October, rather than September,” in the blogs which required some trouble, by time you read this blog our team was in route to our Accra for our departure ritual. This means that we made the 5-hour…
Read MoreVideo Updates From Ghana
Another Regular Day
[Tuesday, 30 September 2015 –Osenase, Ghana 1100 GMT] — Our team is doing well while here in Ghana. Each member has accepted his assignments with grace and determination. Each morning, Jeff Andler, Dave West, and I conduct several school assembly programs – each in separate and distinct villages around the area. The schools have ranged, in…
Read MoreGood Morning Osenase
[Sunday, 27 September 2015 –Osenase, Ghana] — Our entire family gathered for a cookout in our back yard. Enjoying a cooler afternoon on the deck while watching the kids laugh and bounce on the trampoline brought smiles to my face. The smells from the grill the, the sight of my family, and the wonder of home…
Read MoreThe Weekly Review
[Friday, 25 September 2015 –Asuom, Ghana] — It’s hard to believe that one week ago we were sitting in the airport lounge at JFK anticipating what the next week would hold. Rarely are we able to know exactly what is going to transpire in the coming days. The wait in the Delta lounge gave our team…
Read MoreThe Hotel Ministry
[THURSDAY, 24 September 2015 –Asuom, Ghana] — We awoke this morning to a cool, clear day and enjoyed a delicious breakfast in our outside dining area. The food continues to improve as Ernest (the chef) learns our tastes. This hotel is adequate and clean with a staff that is intent on making us comfortable which affords…
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