One of my favorite fairy tales from my childhood, probably because it is the one I remember most, is actually foundationally strong in Biblical truth. The Emperor’s New Clothes. It is a classic story by Hans Christian Andersen about a vain emperor who loves fashion. His desire for clothes is his weakness. This opens himself up to two swindlers, conmen who trick the king by claiming they can weave magical fabric that is invisible to those who are stupid or unfit for office. The emperor, his court, and the townspeople all pretend to see the non-existent clothes out of fear of appearing foolish. This goes on until a child overtly points out that the emperor is naked, revealing the collective delusion. The story is a parable about vanity, pride, ignorance and the importance of speaking truth in power. But I would argue that it is about something that is much more important.
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HUNGER
Eating is such a part of who we are. It is an everyday ritual that often determines the schedule of our day. From a physiological standpoint, eating means life. When we don’t take in nutrients and the right nutrients at that, we will eventually succumb to malnutrition and death. The hunger drive that is wired within us is one, if not the most physical drives that we experience.
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IF NOT NOW WHEN?
There is an epidemic that is infecting Americans. It is not viral or biologic in origin, but rather spiritual. I’m not sure how long ago it started, however we can see how it has intensified with every new generation. Though this plague is not organic, the effect does have a physical and as well as an emotional consequence on everyone affected.
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ATROPHY
Atrophy is generally one of those terms that we don’t hear or use unless there is an issue or a problem. Atrophy is what I think of as a negative word, meaning it’s only used in an unfavorable situation. And for good reason. The definition of atrophy is a gradual decline in effectiveness or energy due to disregard or neglect.
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YOU CAN’T EXPECT FRUIT THE DAY YOU PLANT THE SEED
When our expectations collide with our impatience the only result that can occur is frustration. I find this to be true in so many different aspects in my life.
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