Archive for March 2020
Prophetic implications of Coronavirus—Part II
There are several aspects of the China coronavirus pandemic that have prophetic underpinnings. It certainly is a type and shadow of an end time pestilence, which could result in a great famine, as prophesied by Christ in Matthew 24:7, “…and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes in diverse places.” Since this coronavirus has…
Read MoreProphetic implications of coronavirus—Part 1
China’s coronavirus is a revealer of prophetic events, perhaps a type and shadow of what is to come. We have seen just how small the world is. Humanity is globally connected in this 21st Century. What happens in China can determine what happens in Ohio, or even in a small rural community in Africa. We…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Daily Jot Special Report
My son Christian and I returned from Ghana this morning, three days early. When President Trump announced the travel ban, we knew that we had to cut our visit short and return immediately. Air France, which routed us through Paris with a layover had us leaving on Sunday, returning Monday—both after the Friday midnight ban.…
Read MoreThe millstone of injustice and suffering
Our mission trip to Ghana to The Daily Jot’s work with Pastor William Agbeti in the rural areas of Ghana with an additional focus on prevention of human trafficking has been both revealing and very successful. We have met with both non governmental organizations (NGOs), churches, and government agencies to determine what is being done…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking—the evil organization
Anna (not her real name) was one of the fortunate ones. She was ready to take that fatal step of flying to Saudi Arabia for an unspecified job and the promise of riches. She was told to tell no one; that it would be a pleasant surprise for her family to know that she had…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking—the dream and the nightmare
This is the story of Anna (not her real name) who, by the grace of God, was saved from being taken into slavery in Saudi Arabia. Anna grew up in an 8 X 10 concrete and mud hut with parts of the metal roof missing. Her father, mother and younger sister shared this abode that…
Read MoreThe courage of Busuafise
The Daily Jot ministry first started supporting the Christ Fellowship church in rural Busuafise about 10 years ago. At that time, there was hardly a cow path leading to the village of thatch-roofed huts with dirt floors. We have stood beside Pastor David Ablorah as he courageously has stood his ground as a Christian outpost…
Read MoreA lack of knowledge
Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Contextually, the verse is speaking about rejecting the law of the Lord, the knowledge of God’s word. As Christians, we have often used this verse to illustrate that God wants us to have knowledge and understanding of both his word and how things work…
Read MoreThe Farm Chronicles—the quick and the dead
Our farm in Northeastern Ohio was pretty isolated by today’s standards. It was five miles to the nearest town, five miles in either direction to the nearest store, and 16 miles if you wanted to actually buy anything useful. There were eight farms on our road. There were many more farms surrounding us. The farmers,…
Read MoreThe Mission at Hand
My son Christian and I are flying to Ghana, West Africa. From now until we return on the 16th, we will be working on expanding The Daily Jot’s work with Pastor William Agbeti in the rural areas of Ghana. Each month, The Daily Jot funds our efforts to share the gospel to underserved rural children,…
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