Posts by Roy Mason
Half-full or Half-empty?
The goodness of the Lord should always be acknowledged in our lives. Too often we find ourselves in a space where we see the proverbial glass as “half-empty” rather than “half-full.” This foolishness is fueled by our own fleshly ambitions and desires. Each day we will make the decision of “sight walking” or “faith walking,”…
Read MorePrayer for Sammy Lartey – Update from Ghana, Africa
So many of you continue to ask about the present situation with our National Director, Rev. Dr. Sammy Lartey, in Ghana. Here is a series of text messages he and I exchanged yesterday: Sammy: Dear Roy, thanks for asking loved ones to pray for me.Thanks also for asking Simon to be close to me. All…
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And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said…
Read MoreAlways Looking Forward
[JFK Airport, New York] — James McLean and I had an uneventful overnight flight from Accra. We landed this morning in New York at 4:45am and made it through the immigration process in record speed. We are thankful to be back on home soil, yet at the same time our entire team has already expressed…
Read MoreOpportunities and Obligations: Listening to the Voice of God
[Accra – Ghana] I have received word that team members, Jeff Andler, Craig Barker, and Andy Poe have arrived safely in New York after a good (and uneventful) overnight flight from Accra. Again, I am very thankful for the work and ministry of these dear brothers. The ministry opportunities have not ended for our team! …
Read MoreWe Are Headed Home!
[Accra – Ghana] The project is almost complete. Our American team traveled back from Koforidua today to the capital city of Accra, Ghana. The past two weeks of ministry have been incredible, both in scope and opportunity. Even though our Ghanian team will conduct 2 film crusades nightly though Sunday the initial reports are wonderful. …
Read MoreBlessings in the Midst of the Battle
[Koforidua- Ghana] Yesterday we received disturbing news from our national director, Rev. Sammy. He informed us that sometime during the day he had been robbed of nearly $500, which is a great deal of money here. Apparently someone entered the church where the team is staying and stole this money. While there is no way…
Read MoreThe Beauty of God’s Creation
[Boti Falls – Ghana] The beauty and wonder of the Lord’s creation is a sight to behold. After a morning filled with school ministry our entire team — both American and Ghanaian members were able to stop by and visit the majestic Boti Falls. This beautiful double waterfall, which cascades over 200 feet to the…
Read MoreThanks for the Shade Tree
There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain. — Isaiah 4:6 NASB [Yilo District – Ghana] Sometimes, just for a bit, I forget where I am. Our teams have been coming to Ghana, multiple times yearly, since 2000. Jeff and…
Read MoreWhat kind of footprint are YOU leaving?
[Korforidua Area- Ghana] This morning was “market day” in this particular part of the area. The streets were teeming with vendors of every imaginable sort. People were coming and going, buying and selling all kinds of things from vegetables to vehicles. It was the center of commerce for most of the morning. As we were…
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