Jim Rowh's Blog

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Spirit of Antichrist

Dear beloved: pics: Construction of Living Water Primary School; AI rendering of finished school building

1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know it is the last hour. v19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us. v20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.

Beloved, as we take a look around the landscape in the USA, it is easy to see that the spirit of the antichrst Apostle John spoke about almost two thousand years ago is alive and well in our land. People who openly and brazenly fly flags of other nations, who shout death to Israel and death to America, are given safe haven and privilege in the USA to espouse their antichrist views. John thought that we were in the last hour even at that point in time, but we can see with the Lord a day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as a day. The antichrists are alive and well here in Kenya also. As the election cycle gears up for the next presidential election in about a year, much violence and mayhem is manifesting in Kenya. We all need to commit ourselves to more prayer for our leaders, that God will raise up men and women of God who will promote HIs agenda on the earth. Thank God we can meet freely here and preach the word, in season and out of season. More than ever before we feel the urgency of the hour, we need to work while it is still day. Many here in Africa have not heard a clear presentation of the gospel, so were are obligated to share with all as the Lord opens the doors. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the gospel to the nations of Africa. We are also moving ahead with the school project, it will be a village transforming school as basic education will be steeped in a Christian environment. Many of the children will learn about Jesus for the first time in their life. Pray about your part! May God bless you as you pray.

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Confess Our Sins

Dear beloved: Pics: LW Children welcome home party; Pastor Zephania and Jim, Kisumu, Kenya

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. v8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. v9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. v10 If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Beloved, I have recently been in several discussions regarding our position in Christ regarding sin, and how all that relates to our daily walk as believers in the here and now. Coming to Africa with the primary calling of an evangelist, it is was very important for me to talk about sin when preaching crusades. We all know the Roman Road which starts at Romans 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." To explain the gospel message, you have to start with the place of the unsaved sinner, and then present Jesus Christ, and His shed blood on the cross as the redemptive solution to the bondage of sin. But what about for the born again, are we never to be concerned with sin since we are now a new creation in Christ? Not so fast. 1John Chapter 1 is a very important chapter in the Bible, written to believers on how to deal with their struggles on a daily basis. John says, "If we say we have no sin, we are a liar and the truth is not in us." That is pretty frank talk. Coming to Africa from USA, it is very easy to see how the gospel of easy grace has overtaken many churches in America. Sinful lifestyles that are openly promoted and even encouraged in some churches, are not even spoken of here in Africa. John goes on to say, "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This chapter can be summed up in this way: don't get too proud about your "sin free" life, thinking as sin abounds, grace abounds even more! At Gather the Outcasts Ministry we preach and teach the whole gospel, the good news of salvation and also the way of discipline to become more like Christ every day. We invite you to partner with us as we preach Christ and Him crucified. Our school project is moving along, we need more money for cement and bricks, as well asfall school term is starting next week. Any donations big or small will help us build the school, and keep our children going back to school on a timely basis. May God bless you as you pray!

Good News

Dear beloved: Pics: Lunchtime at Children's Funday; Worship team at Living Water Church of Makunda

Romans 10:13 For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. v14 Hqw then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him in whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? v15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"

Beloved, I have just touched down in Kenya, my seventeenth trip to come here to bring the good news of the Gospel to the people of Africa. I could tell a few stories regarding international travel; three days and nights stranded in the Paris Airport during the Covid pandemic; the times I have lost my luggage (several) and had to depend on pastors and well wishers to get me clothes for an upcoming crusade. But the trials have been overcome by the grace of God and pale in comparison to the joy of bringing good news to people hungry for the Gospel. At least I haven't had to spend a day and night in the deep, or received forty lashes minus one, as Apostle Paul had to endure five times in his ministry. Through it all Paul came to the place of contentment, and knew when he was weak the Lord made him strong; that he would rather boast in his weakness and infirmities, so the power of God may rest in him. And so it is with me. We invite you to be a part of the joy of spreading the good news, because of your generousity we can all receive the soul winners reward. As you send we can go, as you give we can build. Pray about your part and give with a grateful heart, that the Lord has entrusted you with provision for His kingdom. May God bless you as you pray!

Light of the World

Dear beloved: pics; Mbeya, TZ Crusade; Praying for sick at Tarime, TZ Crusade

John 9:1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. v2. And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" v3 Jesus answered, "Niether this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. v4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work. v5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

Beloved, there are many reasons why there are sick and disabled people in the world. Some of the reasons are known only to God. Suffice it to say we live in a fallen world, where sickness, pain, and sorrow prevail. Jesus made it clear all sickness is not from sin, there might be other reasons. We have sickness from modern day chemicals in the food and water, as well as air pollution and over processed food. We can also have sickness from certain vaccines that are meant to bring us health. Health and healing is a very complex issue but it affects every person on the earth. One thing is for certain, however, Jesus is the light of the world, and through Him we can have healing and restoration of strength. Not totally, for in the end our earthly tents wear out and we lay them down in the earth. But we can look to Jesus to shine a light in the darkness, and have a measure of healing that ordinarily would not be possible. Give thanks to Jesus this day if you have life and have been given some healing of some infirmity in your life. Our God is Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals us. At Gather the Outcasts we preach restoration and pray for the sick, we believe it is within the providence of Almighty God to heal and restore. Pray about your part in sending us to the nations of Africa, to preach the light of Jesus. As you send we can go! May God bless you as you pray.

The Parables

Dear beloved: Pics: Buseresere, TZ, praying for the sick; Teaching the children how to spread compost.

Matthew 13:13 (Jesus)"Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. v14. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: "Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; v15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them."

Jesus said to the disciples, " To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to the multitudes it has not been given." Then He went on to describe the masses as insensitive, dull of hearing, blind of sight, slowly morphing into callous and disobedient people. I often preach from the parables at crusades, they have wonderful stories and teaching in them, as well suited today for explaining the kingdom of God as they were two thousand years ago. Praise God the atmosphere at crusades is of the anointing of the glory of God. When the saints gather to sing praise and worship God, and stand out in the hot sun or rain to hear the word of God preached, the Holy Spirit begins to open the hearts, eyes, and ears of those in attendance. Only then are dull hearts pierced with the living word! People begin to weep over their sin, some raise hands in joy, some to smile and laugh for the first time in years as the Word heals them. Some also scream out as demons flee because they cannot maintain in the presence of the Word and Holy Spirit. God's word is living and active, sharper than a two edged sword.......! We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the message of hope to the nations of Africa, and here in the USA through church revivals and the radio broadcasts. We are also looking for support for our Children's Funday, we have Funday twice each month for the Makunda village children. Expenses for Funday run about $100 each day, that is $200 for a month. Pray about your part. May God bless you as you pray!

Deny Yourself

Dear beloved: pics; Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya; Preaching crusade in Mbeya, TZ.

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me, v25 for whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. v26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? Or what will a man exchange for his soul? v27 For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works."

Beloved, the teaching above by our Lord Jesus is without doubt one of the most difficult teachings for us as followers of Him. This teaching goes against all human nature and especially our upbringing here in America, where we are planted in a nation that is overflowing with blessings and abundance. It is our selfish nature that pushes us to have all the luxuries and comfort that life has to offer, that is why this command by Jesus to "deny yourself" jolts us to the core. And yet in so doing, Jesus says, "if you lose your life for My sake you will find it". That sounds completely upside down and backwards, and yet if you put it into practice, you will find it to be the truth. The life of a missionary, especially to a place like Africa or Asia, is a life of denial and sacrifice. Every picture tells a story. In the pictures above, the Kibera slum crusade, was a joy to behold despite the stench of poverty and wretched surroundings. Nothing to cheer about. And yet some people saw fire come down from heaven and rest on the heads of people standing before the altar. And the Mbeya Crusade, we found Mbeya after a 50 hour bus ride to the very southern tip of Tanzania. What we found there were people very hungry for the word of God and people to preach and teach them, and thousands responded to the altar call, gave their life to Jesus. Apostle Paul said, "Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions... for Christ's sake." When you deny yourself, you never know where the Lord might take you! Pray about your part in supporting Gather the Outcasts Ministry, for our gospel outreach as well as the Makunda School project. May God bless you as you pray.

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Payal @ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh or www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

the Great Commission

Beloved: pics: Preaching the Word in Kibera, Nairobi 2011; Typical street scene in Kibera

Matthew 28:17 When the disciples saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. v18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. v19 Got therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, v20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Beloved, it was fifteen years ago this month that I preached a crusade in Kibera, home to approximately three hundred thousand people, one of the largest slums in Africa. This slum is just 6km from downtown Nairobi, where highrise banks and commercial buildings dot the landscape. Life in Kibera is very difficult for those who live there, with the average income being $1 to $2 per day, and poor access to services such as fresh water, sewage and garbage removal. By the grace of God, and in cooperation with the Kibera Pastors Association, we set up our platform in the middle of Kibera at Kamukunji Ground, and over five nights 700 people came to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I was very humbled to stand before these people and preach the living Word. Jesus said, " For I was hungry and you gave Me food, and I was thirsty and you gave Me drink.....and inasmuch as you did it to the least of these of Mine, you did it also to Me." Jesus is the Living Water and the Bread of Life. Though residents of Kibera may not have earthly riches, some of them have riches that money cannot buy, life everlasting with Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the message of hope to those who have no hope, the message of life in Jesus Christ. Pray about your part. We are also trusting the Lord for money for materials so we can keep moving ahead on the primary school project in Makunda village near our Children's Home in Kenya. Any amount large or small will be appreciated. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.gathertheoutcasts.com or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

God Bless America

Dear beloved: pics: Let freedom ring!; Altar call at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Crusade

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. v13 The Lord looks down from heaven; He sees the sons of men; v14 From His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth. v15 He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works. v18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on all who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness, v19 to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

Beloved, we take time this day to say thank you to the God of creation, the God who ordained and blessed the nation of the United States of America. God ordained and birthed this nation through the hearts of men who fought and died in its founding, but also in the many trials and tribulations that have come in the 250 years that we celebrate today. God had a vision for America, that we would become a beacon of freedom and light to the nations; that we would shine the light of the Gospel and send forth misisonaries to every nation and people of the earth. Jesus Himself said, "All authority has been given unto Me in heaven and on earth. Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Can we love Jesus and love our country at the same time? Go preach the good news of the gospel in 15 countries in the world and then come back and let me know what you think of the USA. God bless America! We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we shine the light of Jesus around the world. May God bless you as you pray!.

Firm Foundation

Dear beloved: pics: Sunday School at Living Water Church of Makunda; Children's Funday teaching time

2 Timothy 2:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you night and day, v4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. v5 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. v6 And for this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Beloved, we put a lot of time and attention to the training and teaching of the children and young people the Lord brings to us in Kenya. The importance of instilling in them the virtues of faith, and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age cannot be overestimated. These children are very impressionable and able to learn without the encumbrance of worry and trials of adult life. In the above Scripture, Apostle Paul references the impact that Timothy's grandmother and mother had upon his life when he was growing up. Imagine the trailblazer that Timothy became, even though he was recruited at an early age, possibly late teens or early 20's. Paul shows great love for Timothy and his family because he understands Timothy will carry the torch for the next generation of evangelists and teachers. Besides the teaching time on Sunday, we still carry on the Children's Funday, a time of teaching, along with playing games and a good meal. We have been doing this now for 6 years, to spread the gospel to the children of Makunda village. These same children will be the initial classmates for the primary school we are building. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we take the message of hope that Jesus saves to the children of Africa. The foundation of faith that we impart into them will carry them for the rest of their life. Children's Funday expense is $100 per Saturday, or $200 for a month. Your gift will have a lasting impact beyond what you will ever know. May God bless you as you pray!

Hearts of the Fathers

Dear beloved: Pics: Four horsemen at Living Water Home; Group photo a few years ago at Living Water

Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: v6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Beloved, one of the great joys in life is to raise up children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. I am very thankful and blessed for the biological children the Lord has given me, and now grandchildren in the family. In addition to them, He has given me another family in Kenya to help raise up to love Jesus and their fellow man. After preaching thousands of services in the prisons in the USA and in Africa, I can say for sure the missing link in the life of most inmates is a lack of a strong relationship, or complete absence, of a father in their lives. Without a strong father to model good behavior, morals, and work ethic, children are left without direction, and the trends of culture and world become the guideposts. A culture that is broken and heavily influenced by demonic worldviews cannot produce healthy, mentally stable children. One of the great prophecies of the Old Testament is in the Scripture above, where the Lord says He will send Elijah the prophet to mend the brokenness in families. No longer will there be a father against his son, or a family where two are against three. All will be united in Christ Jesus, and upon the truth of His word. This prophecy will be literally fulfilled in Revelation 11:3-10. Elijah will come back, not his spirit in another man, but Elijah himself. I encourage all you fathers, be diligent in raising your children to love and follow Jesus. You may not see the fruits for many years, but they will come as the Lord has promised. For those wanting to make a difference in the lives of abandoned and orphaned Kenyan children, you can sponsor a child for $50 per month to provide for all their needs. Or help us build the primary school where we can educate and minister to children in a loving Christian environment. Pray about your part as we do the work of the Lord in Kenya. May God bless you as you pray!