Emphasis Preaching Journal
In the checkout line, a...
Illustration
In the checkout line, a young girl reaches for a candy bar. Her mother grabs her, and
when the four-year-old struggles, the mother delivers a sharp slap. The child begins to
cry. Everyone stops to gawk as the child is being shaken and scolded for wanting candy.
"I told you not to touch anything. See, you got what you deserved!" Father, forgive them,
for they know not what they do.
