After a series of tragedies in the animal kingdom, a delegation of credentialed mourners went to the tortoise with a query. Led by the elephant, giraffe, gorilla, dog, cat, goose, and dolphin, they asked: “How come we never see you cry?” The tortoise replied calmly: “I do. In fact, I shed tears frequently. But I always cry in my shell.” Some pains are too deep to be expressed publicly. We can only withdraw to the shells of our closets to cry, and cry out to the Lord. Are you currently in anguish, grieving or mourning in silence? God who feels your pain will be with you in your shell, to comfort and wipe away the tears (Revelation 21:4). You WILL emerge from your shell, to give your own brief on grief.—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 