Enugu, Nigeria, 2000 ? The music was enthralling, as sonorous voices, backed by professional instrumentalists, rendered delightful gospel songs, while the congregation, already fired by the testimonies of the power of God, danced with infectious enthusiasm. Years earlier, the account went, that congregation was made up of a pastor and less than 10 others. The change came following years of tenacious holding to the promises of God. Nothing about the place suggested that the beginning was rough and lonely.

?Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.? ? Job 8: 7 (KJV)

It is no coincidence that a coin has two sides.
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie,
Tuesday, September 28, 2004.

Emailed January 27, 2005.