As I start my week, my prayer is that I would emulate the "Proverbs 31"woman.  I want to be "clothed with strength and dignity."  And to "laugh without fear of the future?"  For the worrier prone me, that is a tall order.  But with God's strength this is possible.  I can breathe easy because I know that He holds the future in His hands.

Freedom of speech is paramount in an open and free society.  There was a time when freedom of speech wasn't a right- and in some places today, censorship still exists.  I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it.

This is where I struggle though.  I think we can misinterpret what freedom of speech means.  We can say whatever we want (within legal parameters) but, that does not mean that we should.  We are accountable for what we say.