His came in the lowest of tones – ?as for me, I lost my wife years ago and it has been extremely difficult coping with care for the children, among other responsibilities.? It was a sobering follow-up to my earlier request for prayers for my family. Until that moment, nothing about the man pointed me to his daily burden.

??when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.? ? Psalm 61: 2 (KJV)

The more you know of others, the more you appreciate God?s mercy in your life.
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie,
Tuesday, September 21, 2004.

Emailed November 11, 2004