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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 storm. Apparently most of America has come together in love, support, and prayer for the people of this region. While the immediate impact of the wind and the rain has passed the devastation and rebuilding will takes years to complete. I know that you will...
The 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 these long days of recuperation – confined almost exclusively to my home in NC, I have learned a great deal about myself, some of which I am not proud. I have been overwhelmed at the amount of attention and affection people have been showing me....
The 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 I remember was lying on my back with my feet completely behind me and my knees in front of me on the deck while Mary and the grandkids were trying to get me up and in the house. I do not want to imply that...
The 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 strategies are connected by one other word and that is relationships. As the relationships go, so goes your influence and impact with those around you. Remember, God created us as relational creatures. Our Heavenly Father says clearly in the second chapter of the first book...
Back 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 totals for our project. All-in-all we shared the gospel in 178 separate venues with an estimated audience of 40,012 individuals where 27,772 indicated first-time decisions for Christ. We are all praising God for His wonderful grace. I want to express my absolute appreciation for the...
The 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 for the 3+ hour trip back to Accra where we will spend the night tonight before boarding our scheduled flight home on Saturday morning. About 1 hour in to our trip we heard a strange noise coming from our truck. At the next police boarder...