Initial Prayer Requests:

(1) Pray for FamilyLife South Africa founders Quintus and Isolde Swanepoel and their team … until a few weeks ago, they had four members, but one was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Ask God for favor upon their final efforts to coordinate all these events. Praise God with the Swanepoels for their first 10 years of ministry!

(2) Mark the dates of Aug. 23-Sept. 15 to pray daily for Barbara and me, and our daughter, Rebecca, and son-in-law, Jake, who are traveling with us. All of us will have numerous ministry opportunities … pray that we’ll be faithful to share Jesus Christ and the truth of Scripture.

(3) Pray for me as I speak more than two dozen times. Pray for God to use each message to speak to the spiritual needs of individuals, marriages and families in this great country.

(4) Pray for wisdom and discernment as I speak … that I will measure my words. South Africa is in the middle of a national debate about the definition of marriage. The politicians are paralyzed and the spiritual community has a huge opportunity to be gracious, compassionate and truthful. Salt and light!

(5) Pray for our safety and good health.

(6) Check our blog frequently for prayer request updates, and please send us your comments.