Four Letter Words

I think the world has defined a new four letter word ~ you know, the words that are so bad we're not supposed to say them.

I was at an all day, heavily attended women's networking conference yesterday. Lots of speakers, some good and some so so, lots of yummy food and lots of vendor booths bidding you to look at their stuff. One booth asked each woman who visited to write down the answer to the question ~ Who has had the most influence on you? ~ with the answers being posted on a wall at the end of the conference.

That was an easy question for me. Certainly my parents have had a tremendous influence on me but my unequivocal, undeniable answer to that question is Jesus Christ. Evidentially they found that answer offensive because it didn't get posted on the wall.

I know, I know, technically, Jesus Christ is two words with more than four letters each, but I think their reaction clearly shows that the world defines Christ as a four letter word. He said that would happen. He's their loss but my gain.

If the world hates you; keep in mind that it hated me first. (John 15:18 Christ speaking to His followers)