RG AUDIO 101417   1 John 5:13-21 Haiti is mountainous so it is not surprising that a familiar Haitian proverb refers to them. Like most proverbs, “Beyond the mountain is a mountain” is used in various ways. One meaning is that life has ups and downs. Another meaning is that as one goes on in […]

RG AUDIO 101317   1 John 5:1-12 God called Jacqueline DjeDje to be a pastor. Not only was she a woman, but she was a woman in West African patriarchal culture. Her father died when she was young, and she went to work to support her family. She began to work in her church. When […]

RG AUDIO 101217   Romans 5:12-21 Imagine what it would be like if we did not have easy access to water for bathing and washing clothes. These conditions exist in many world areas that experience a serious lack of water. Droughts force people, usually women and children, to walk for many kilometers to acquire potable […]

RG AUDIO 101117   Romans 5:1-11 The use of tools is a sign of intelligence. When scientists evaluate the potential of animals, it is a deciding factor in their ranking. Dolphins, dogs, and elephants use tools, as do many other creatures. They are used for grooming, gathering food, and collecting water. We also use implements, […]

RG AUDIO 101017   Mark 15:21-32 In literature, the hero is the character about whom the story revolves. This main character faces difficulties that challenge either moral or physical strength. The climax comes when the character makes the decision to remain steadfast to a higher principle–or not. Often, the character must make a sacrifice for […]

RG AUDIO 100917   Mark 14:32-41 Tough times had been our companion for over a month: malaria, staph infections, surgery, parasites, and worms. We were physically exhausted. A friend called early in the morning and asked how I could bless him that day. I rolled my eyes and quickly replied that I couldn’t bless him, […]

RG AUDIO 100817   Psalm 40:11-17 Car games are a staple for long road trips with children. In West Africa, variation in license plates is rare and billboards rarer yet. So, we played “BoB.” The first sighting of a woman with a “Baby on Back” earned points. Other points could be earned for BoHs–“Basket on […]

RG AUDIO 100717   Psalm 40:1-10 My son and I were hiking in a park near our home in South Africa. The sun shone and the vistas were green. It was gorgeous. We were among the first to venture out after recent rains helped the plants to grow considerably. They encroached on the already narrow […]

RG AUDIO 100617   2 Samuel 12:1-18 When confronted with his sin, David made no excuses. He repented, asking God to create a pure heart in him. Even so, he pleaded with God for his son’s life. After his son’s death, he accepted the judgment of God. He then continued his life and was called […]

RG AUDIO 100517   2 Samuel 11:14-27 Editing can be such fun, especially if the work is translated. Once, I was working on a history of my denomination that was translated into Haitian Creole. One word was completely new to me, so I looked it up. The first definition listed was “dune buggy.” I laughed […]