Thought for the Week

The last two weeks in November have been named (I don't know by whom) "Weeks of Prayer for the Persecuted." Persecution can take many forms: from being spoken to or about in cruel, mean, or unkind ways to being kidnapped, raped or murdered. We may say, "Sticks and stones, can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." It's just not true. Words do hurt, a lot, often for a long time, with serious consequences. Often we presume persecution is focused against Christians. That is true but often other minorities, ethnic groups, nationalities, or races, catch the brunt of persecution as well. I b...