Devotional Thoughts
Pray for Sammy Lartey
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 MoreLessons 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…
Read MoreStraight 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…
Read MoreStraight From My Heart…
The joy of the Lord is my strength! These words have become much more than just words. As we face the challenges of ministry the constant reminder of our need is the Joy of the Lord! As we prepare for this next overseas ministry project I assure you that challenges are abundant. We are going…
Read MoreStraight From My Heart…
As you can see from the front page of our January newsletter, we are determined to be extreme in our ministry endeavors. While we are thankful for all that God has done in us over the years, I am fully convinced that now is the time for us to step up, step out, and step…
Read MoreAre We Losing Christmas?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — everywhere you go! These are not only the words of a familiar song written in 1951 but are an attitude of many who look forward with anticipation to Christmas. I’m one of those people — I love Christmas! Nearly every day during December I find myself…
Read MoreHow Much Is Enough?
One of the mantras of my life has been “The Three G’s” — Grateful, Gracious, and Generous. As we come to another Thanksgiving Day take a moment to think about your attitude of Gratitude. “How much is enough?” You’ve probably read our heard about this question being asked of John D. Rockefeller. This multi-billionaire replied,…
Read MoreStraight From My Heart…
The days of 2013 are winding to a close. It’s hard to believe that another year is nearly over, but I am thankful for all that God has allowed us to see this year! I’m amazed at all the wonderful people and unique opportunities God has brought across our paths. It has been a year…
Read MoreGraciousness: A Matter of the Heart and of the Head
Akuse, Ghana — These are good days in Ghana. Our national team, led by Dr. Samuel “Sammy” Lartey, display and exemplify the character traits of genuine men of God. They are servants who desire nothing more than have the opportunity to share the Gospel with others. Their gracious spirits are infectious and certainly are used…
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