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Guest Blogger"  Miriah Cox, age 21 - Feeding the Orphans Volunteer In February, God made it very clear that he had a  different path for my life than I could have ever imagined. Through praying for direction, God provided me with direct scripture for the next chapter of my life (Jeremiah 13:15-17, Psalm 116, Psalm 119: 9-16, Isaiah 26:3-4, and Luke 22:41-44). After God completely broke me down, He gave me one last direct command: Go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). How more direct could He be with me? I am a planner, so that is what I began to do: plan a trip to Ghana, but what my trip held for me I could have never planned. One month away from my family. One month giving others everything I have to give. One month seeing hurt first hand. One month obeying God’s command and living out His plan for my life. One month of the next chapter of my life. One month of heartache. One month of tears. One month of hardships. One month of blessings. One month of new frie...

Hello Beebe blog readers! My name is Jamie Talley and I have been staying at an orphanage called Nyame Dua for the past six weeks.  God has taught me so many wonderful things that I would like to share with you all! James 1:27 - “Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” When I arrived in Ghana the first thing I did was start sweating.  I was used to having air conditioning all the time and only having to be in the heat when absolutely necessary.  I immediately began to wonder how long this trip would feel due to the heat.  I thought to myself, “Self! This is gonna be a long trip if you don’t find a way to stay cool real quick!” Upon arrival at Nyame Dua I discovered a ceiling fan in my room that I now praise Jesus for because it saved me many a sweltering day.  I have learned to praise Jesus for even the small things such as this. Before I ca...

     Guest Blogger:  Zach Tate, age 14 yrs.        Although some people were worried about me spending the summer in Africa by myself I have had a great time and will have memories I will never forget. One of my favorite places to go over this summer was Nyame Dua, an orphanage, to play soccer with the kids. One of my cousins and I would spend the weekend after we showed the Bible on Thursday night. I had a great time just playing with the kids and the kids were very excited because not many people volunteer there.  I also had the chance to take the older kids from Nyame Dua to see Despicable Me 2 in the theater at the Accra Mall with some money my pastor gave me before I left. One amazing thing about that day was that only one out of the six kids we took had ever been to the mall and none of them had ever been to see a movie even though the mall was only about thirty minutes from where they lived. That day we just had a great time hanging ou...

Guest Blogger:  Franklin Beebe, age 15 Photo Selector, Mom (Franklin would never choose this many pictures of himself!) 1 - 5.  Fifteen Today! My second birthday in Ghana was my fifteenth birthday. It was very different, but also very memorable. Compared to most of my other birthdays, this one was set apart. I am glad that I am blessed with such an awesome family that I could spend it with.  It would not have been the same without them.  My cousin, Zach, was with me as well so his presence made the day extra special. The sludge we walk over to deliver food in Chorkor. The community is built upon trash heaps like this. On my birthday, I was able to minister to three different families in Chorkor. While we were in Chorkor delivering food to impoverished families who desperately needed it, I thought to myself, I wonder how many other people my age have the beautiful opportunity share the passionate love of Christ with those who need it most, on their birthday. God ble...

You are my Sunshine, My only Sunshine, You make me happy, When skies are gray, You'll never know Dear, How much I love you,  Please don't take my Sunshine away... This was my Mamaw’s favorite song.  We sang it to her often.  In fact, on numerous occasions my sisters and I would belt out the song to honor my Mamaw.  Whenever our cousins were with us, we all sang it together.  Even her great-grandchildren have learned the beloved song and blessed her with the lyrics on special birthday celebrations.   We recently enjoyed our furlough home and I had special moments with my Mamaw.  We landed in Knoxville on Thursday night, May 1st.  Early the next morning, I arose and headed straight to my Mamaw’s assisted living facility.  My prayer when we left last June was that the Lord would allow me to see her “one more time.”   As I left the house to go see Mamaw, my mother prepared me that she might not know who I was.  As I knocked on her door ...