Holy burdens

During key points in my life, I am sure that I heard people say, "That's just my cross to bear," but I can't think of any specific instances.

Lately, I started thinking more about the cross of Christ and what it means when Christ warns us of the crosses that will come when we follow him.

I've also come across more than my share of people who take on the long-tortured face of martyrdom—without realizing that their situation really doesn't warrant the overly dramatic sighs, the long telling of sad tales of woe.