Category Archives: Liberia

Scam Into Blessing – Part 11

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

Too many want to start halfway through a book hoping to understand the plot and then think that they understand who the author is and what he is trying to express to the reader. Many readers come to the Scripture … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 10

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

One of the first things you might notice in a church service is the decided absence of Bibles in Liberia. This is not just because many are not able to read, but because many books were destroyed during the fourteen … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 9

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

Several voices were raised while the people just looked at me. I wondered if it was something that I had said, or if they had in some way been offended at the message. Up to that point, I had not … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 8

Posted on May 1, 2010 by

Before retiring for the evening, another Liberian pastor whom I had met that week invited me to preach for the congregation known as Highland Hills Baptist Church. Pastor Philemon Gwelikporluhson, who has become a very dear friend, was the pastor … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 7

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

Ruined vehicles, burned out buildings pockmarked with bullet and rocket holes, and destroyed bridges marked the highway as long-lasting evidences of the recent war. However, what kept the images alive were the road blocks every so often manned by UN … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 6

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

The trip had already been planned and Bro. Trexler asked if I would like to go with him and Pastor Togba up to Gbarnga. This town is located in Bong County and was the main headquarters for the rebel groups … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 5

Posted on April 24, 2010 by

The problem with prejudice is that it is pervasive. Its evil tentacles work their way down into the inner most part of your being. While your God-given conscience is screaming for attention and pointing out the error of your ways, … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 4

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Leaving with Pastor Togba and Bro. Trexler, we headed across Monrovia. To understand a little better what I saw next, the reader should be aware that Liberia had been one of the most modern countries in West Africa, if not … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 3

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Ok, here it is for those who could not wait for Wednesday, April 21! LOL ************* With the inability to adjust to the heat, and adding more mosquitoes to the local death toll, I finally got up around 5:30am and … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 2

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

Prior to my departure for Liberia, my parents were obviously concerned about the possibility of their son being in West Africa, and had made contact on my behalf with ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelization). The director passed on … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 1

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

The Pilgrim has asked if I would be willing to post the account of my missions trip to Liberia, West Africa. I am thankful to be able to do this, and I hope that this will be an encouragement to … Continue reading →

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