Hello,
In america now you can clearly see more and more Christians being persecuted for our beliefs. Especially during the holidays..We are not allowed to set up nativity scenes because they offend some. Who do they offend? God haters that's who. During Easter all you see is the easter bunny. People in this country can worship a pigeon and others will call them interesting, but if you mention Jesus' name they think you're a whacko. We all know that in the end many of us will die in the name of the Lord. We should prepare our hearts for it by contemplating the Lord's passion, and remembering that the narrow road is soaked with the blood of the martys. I pray that the Lord is with you all.