For This Cross

A lot in church today about how persecution (as in death, rape, imprisonment) of Christians is happening more today than ever... The speaker tonight said how "Christians" was actually a mocking name given to us by enemies, and that many in the countries where they are persecuted prefer to be called "followers of the cross (or of Christ)".

This cross is about the only vestige from our old church building, though updated with fancy lights behind it that change colour.

Gratefuls:
- relaxing after church tonight with Paul, trying to communicate!
- blackberry picking in Newhall Valley with Deb and the kids
- the banter between my special needs brother and my son