Devotional Thoughts
Overcoming Adversity
In times of adversity our faith becomes evident! Our character is revealed in times of adversity. We are in the midst of what seems to be the worst thing ever. The global pandemic is making its way into every arena of life, and both the best and worst of humanity is being revealed. The endless…
Read MoreSeeking Godly Counsel
“Without guidance, people fall, but with many counselors there is safety.” – Proverbs 11:14 One of the foundational lessons in Scripture is the importance of seeking, finding, and heeding Godly counsel in our lives. In my experiences the most successful people in life rightly respond to counsel. Solomon, in Proverbs 15:22 wrote, “Refuse good advice…
Read MoreCan God Be Trusted?
The Psalmist wrote, “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.” Psalms 139:1-3 NLT Through the…
Read MoreSome Lessons for Life…
While continuing to prepare for our next ministry adventure to West Africa I have been pondering some lessons we must all remember in life. Hope these are as pertinent to you as they are to me. 1. Always return the grocery cart. While it is easy to just push the cart up on the grass…
Read MoreCountdown to Harvest Ghana!
In a few days our team will be setting out for another project in Ghana. As always, I am thankful for the opportunity to travel abroad and physically reconnect with our wonderful team in Ghana. These are, without a doubt, some of the most wonderful christian servants I have ever known. These men and women…
Read MoreRelaxation and Reflection
The summer months always bring times of relaxation and reflection. I am so very thankful for the times of family vacations when we have fewer responsibilities and more recreation. I love being at the beach with our kids and grand kids. It’s absolutely wonderful to ride bikes, frolic on the seashore, and just spend time…
Read MoreStraight From My Heart…
Today is my birthday — the 56th one of these I have seen come — and I am thankful for faith, family, and friends — all of which helps keep me grounded and blessed. So many people have kindly expressed wishes and assured me of their prayers for me. Each one of these people have…
Read MoreStraight From My Heart…
What has quickly become one of the most meaningful things I participate in annually is the US Capitol Reading Marathon. This year joining me for the marathon were Jeff Andler, Dave West, and Pete, Joy, and Will Stamey. Our assigned times were on Sunday night from 10pm- 2am (Monday morning) as well as Monday night…
Read MoreHalf-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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