Make Your Life Count Forever

JESUS NEVER FAILS   This morning we left very early to drive to Kumasi to meet with Pastors and former graduates of the Training Center.  Kumasi has a population of about 2 million and I think they were all on the road today.   The very heart of the city is a vibrant daily market called Kejetia. It is the largest open air market in West Africa.  At one time this city was the capital of the rich and powerful Ashanti kingdom.   Almost half of the residents are Muslims .  Some of the pastors ar e having real success with evangelism and told us the converts are drawn to the grace, love, and hope found in Jes us Christ. Slogan's abound on cars and the small roadside shacks that function as mini-marts and tiny Fast Food counters. Two of today's favorites were so blocked by traffic I couldn't get a photo, but the first was a mini-mart called "Every Day is a Gift from God" and the second was " Go...

Do you see th e joy on these faces?   This photo comes from Rich Chaffin or Jim Gallagher ( sorry I don't know who took it).  It was taken on an Outreach to the northern region of Ghana.  The JPG caption reads, "Ladies Who Got Saved". One thing I do know:  they were not the only ones filled with joy that day. Rich, Jim, and the team were rejoicing and the angels in heaven as well. Do you remember the joy of your early moments and days of salvation?      Africa can be a difficult place to live.  Many African nations experience almost constant civil war and violence.  Other regions have limited resources and the people suffer hunger and illness. For women and children the challenges are multiplied.  Cultural traditions leave them vulnerable to abuse and unprotected by law.   Our friends in Ghana report that things are rapidly changing for the better here.     My hope and prayer i...