A while ago I had a discussion with a friend about being easily offended and how it seemed to be an epidemic these days. This has been saved in my drafts for at least a month now. We have had a lot going on around here and honestly, I just didn't have the time or energy to finish it. Wouldn't you know it, something happened today that triggered my memory of this post. I did my best to wrap it up. I hope this makes sense and helps someone (it sure helped me). There are certain sins in our lives that get swept under the rug because they aren't the big obvious ones like murder, stealing or addictions. They become like pet sins; those sins that feel safe to keep in our lives. Who are they harming? One pet sin that I think is wreaking havoc on our world today is being easily offended. Do you rehash all day why the cashier treated you rudely? Do you refuse to enjoy a meal because the waiter forgot to bring the sause you requested for the fries that are now cold? Do silentl