My world has certainly expanded in depth and scope.  I talk with men and woman whose lives directly affect the evening news. I pray for people who may loose everything at best or their lives at worst for naming the name of Jesus. I help ministers of the gospel labor hard to win souls for the Kingdom of God and find great joy in the process. I am reminded that salvation is not cheap and the taking of the gospel to the lost is not without great cost. Everyday brings a fresh awareness that time is short and lifes greatest joy will soon appear.

C S Lewis is quoted …..It was when I was happiest that I longed the most. The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing…to find the place where all beauty came from………….

I now long in a way that I never have before.

My life has changed in depth and scope. What a great mystery, that pain, tears, longing and struggle would be part of Gods plan for the greatest of joy here.