A, B, AND C

"If, of three friends (A, B, and C), A should die, then B loses not only A but "A's part in C," while C loses not only A but "A's part in B." In each of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man into activity; I want other lights than my own to show all his facets." (C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves)

Several months ago, two longtime supporters of Mission Resource, Steve and Clark, responded to my general invitation to accompany me to Ghana to witness the ministry's work firsthand. 

Several other men expressed interest but then dropped out for one reason or another.

I have known Clark for at least a decade at this point, but Steve was a complete stranger. Clark works in investments and knows the ins and outs of finance. Steve is a retired judge with a quirky sense of humor. 

Each brought something unique and valuable to our time in Ghana with our director there, Emmanuel. 

One night in particular I was keenly aware that I was in the midst of an important discussion that simply would not have happened if I had traveled solo. 

Each of the three of us drew out different facets of this experience in Ghana for each other. This is the nature of teamwork. I am now glad to call these two men my brothers.

Steve is to the left of me and Clark on the right, just after we finished touring the Elmina Slave Castle.