The First Week of Ministry Completed

Our first full week of ministry came to an end on Saturday, 15 March, as we left the Palm Hill Hotel and started our journey to the next place of service near the thriving township of Koforidua. Upon our arrival we noticed an unnerving sight of the American flag flying upside down — the sign…

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A Single Voice in the Back of the Room

As we entered a remote school classroom this morning there was some obvious oppression and opposition.  It was both strange, but somehow familiar.  The students were very quiet but nearly fearful. As I began to speak with those gathered it was obvious that Mr. Daniel — a crusty old teacher, was not thrilled about our…

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The Blessings of the Ordinary

Another day of school ministry is complete. On the surface the day was uneventful and ordinary, but in the eyes of heaven it was very significant and extraordinary!  When combined, the Jeff Andler and Roy Mason teams were able to share the Gospel with over 2,500 students and teachers today!  What an extraordinary opportunity. Too…

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Where the Blacktop Ends

“Gonna kick of my shoes and run in bare feet where the grass and the dirt and the gravel all meet…where the blacktop ends.”  Keith Urban sang these words and I am sure he did not have Ghana in mind, but it certainly fits. Today was as typical as it gets in field evangelism.  After…

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And so it goes …

The sky darkened, the winds blew, and the rains poured from the heavens with an intensity that I have never seen.  The lights of the celestial fireworks were both impressive and unnerving.  Such were the sights and sounds of last night in Ghana!  Needless to say the weather forced us to cancel two of the…

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In the Shadow of Religion

[Akuapem, Ghana] — Today has been our first full day of ministry.  The day began with school ministry teams led by Jeff Andler and myself, while David Ney did a dental clinic.  All-in- all, we have been able to share the Gospel with over 3,200 people. It is obvious in this area of the country…

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Back in the Saddle Again

By the time you read this our entire team will have arrived safely in Ghana.  The last two to arrive, Dr. David Ney and Andy Poe texted me when they were sitting on the airplane in New York telling me that they were in fact leaving.  I’m thankful for the way God has been proving…

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We Are In This Together

“The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?”  —Psalm 27:1 The clock is ticking and we are ready to leave for Africa.  As I have been praying and meditating on the Word of God, this Psalm has been my constant reminder that Jesus is in complete control of everything.  It…

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Lessons Learned

Today is my grandson’s 6th birthday.  I am so thankful for God’s blessing to our family with this guy.  He is my “best buddy!” In a few hours our US team members will board airplanes and embark on our journey to Africa for an intense and extreme ministry project.  Months of preparation are complete and…

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Straight From My Heart…

This morning I was talking with my dear friend and colleague, Col. David West, who is serving the Lord in a foreign country right now.  He shared with me the news that his spiritual mentor and friend “Preacher Bill” Ellison of South Carolina is nearing death.  He is in a coma and under the care…

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