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A 2016 photo of Roger during his trip to Kenya standing with: (left to right: Walter, Kevin, Pastor Nelson, Pastor Achilla, Roger)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Roger Oakland<\/strong>
\n Understand the Times, International<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has been some time since I have written a personal note sharing about the progress in the ministry of Understand The Times and expressing things that are from my heart. Those who are close to me know that the last six months have been among the most difficult days of my life. This may come as a surprise to those who are not close to me or are, at best, indifferent to the ministry of Understand The Times. One of the greatest difficulties has been to learn of those who have professed to be friends who, at best, are no friends at all.<\/p>\n

If you are close to my closest friends and my family, you know I am not exaggerating. In short, the ministry of being a watchman is not a glorious one nor does it bring any honor or position with it. When a man or woman is called to serve God, there are no guarantees there will be great times of blessing or an overabundance of encouragement. And, in fact, even the closest friends and relatives can turn their backs on you, sometimes out of misunderstanding the calling of a watchman and even sometimes out of fear of the price it costs to be one or to be associated with one. Check out the Old Testament prophets. Click here <\/a>to continue reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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