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Not Everything Is As It Sounds!
[Dodowa, Ghana] — Yesterday I wrote, “God once again provided an alternative to this and we have checked into a great place complete with a swimming pool, and fitness center.” Now, in case some of you think we are in the lap of luxury, let’s take a closer look at the pool and tennis court. It’s still in Ghana! Our first day of school ministry has been completed and all in all we have shared the gospel with 3,390 people on this project. We are praying for God to continue to open doors for continued opportunities. Our first couple days...
Praise, Protection, and Provision
[Dodowa, Ghana] — Our team (Jeff Andler, James McLean, Andy Poe, and myself) arrived safely in Accra on Saturday at 1100(GMT) 14 March. Our flight from JFK was uneventful, for which we are thankful. Jeff’s and my flight was Charlotte was NOT so uneventful! In Charlotte, we boarded the plane on time and were sent to the taxiway where the pilot announced that we had received a “ground hold” from JFK, which meant we were expecting a 55 minute delay in takeoff. Although an inconvenience it was “no big deal.” About 45 into the delay a passenger from about halfway...
We’re headed to Ghana!
The months, weeks, days, and hours of preparation are behind us now. All through today the members of our TEAM will be leaving their home airports and we will convene at JFK for our overnight flight to Accra. We are scheduled to depart around 9pm and will arrive 10 hours later in Ghana. Please pray for our safe travels. The conversations I have had with our man on the ground says that everything is prepared for our arrival and that we are anticipating a wonderful opportunity for ministry. Please pray that we have the opportunity to share the Gospel with...
The Great Snow of 2015
The southeastern United States have been dealing with an unusual amount of snow and ice over the past few weeks. I realize it does not compare to what other places in America have been facing, but for us southern citizens it has been an ordeal. The transportation and highway maintenance people have been doing a stellar job in preparation for the coming snow and ice. They have diligently applied brine to the highways and issued multiple warning for the people to stay off the roads. All in all things have been good...BUT It got me to thinking. What can we...
What Legacy Am I Building?
This past weekend I watched the memorial service for Dean E. Smith, long-time basketball coach of the University of North Carolina. (I realize that just saying that will cause some of you to stop reading...oh well.) What struck me most were the words that were used to describe Coach Smith. I did not pay much attention to the things that were said about his basketball coaching, but I was keenly aware of the repeated statements about his character. Former players, friends, coaches, colleagues, and competitors said the same thing again and again. “Coach Smith was a greater man than he...
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Someone quipped, “Snow is beautiful—when you are watching the other fellow shovel it.” Back on February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and proclaimed that we were in for 6 more weeks of winter. IT CERTAINLY seems for many of us that he was right. Even here in lovely North Carolina single digit lows are being called for this week. Winter can be a wonderful time of the year … depending on your perspective. The kids long for days of sledding while adults only see it as a day of shoveling. It’s all about perspective. The same is true for...