No one really likes labels do they? Especially negative labels and names or stereotype labels and names. Labels and names can be hurtful. What are some of the derogatory names people call each other?

This is the interactive part, it's OK to talk in church and during the sermon if the Preacher asks you to. So, shout them out, just remember we're in church and there are children present.

My Dad taught us: "Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you." Did your folks teach you that? Have you taught your kids that? Or heard it from another relative or a teacher?

You know what? My Dad was wrong. That little ditty we use to try and help somebody whose feeling have been hurt by someone else is wrong, too. It ought to read:

"Stick and stones do break your bones but wo…