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My wife and I often drive by a bakery near our house. Every time we pass it’s like a massage for my nostrils. Perplexingly, however, my wife has noted that bread never tastes as good as it smells. Here are five other culprits:
- Coffee
- Twizzlers
- Popcorn
- Watermelon
- Mouthwash
Any others?
It’s very common for believers to pray before eating a meal. I think support for this practice comes from two places, at least:
Mark 8:6 — “And he directed the crowd to sit on the ground. And he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.”
Luke 22:19 — “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’”
What I find curious, though, is that we don’t usually pray before snacks. I don’t see any qualitative difference between mashed potatoes and an ice cream sandwich. We are indebted to God for both.
What do you think? Does our hesitancy to pray before snacking indicate some mistaken assumptions about dinnertime blessings? Or perhaps a false distinction between the sacred and the secular…or in this case, the meal and the munchies?
Last night Crystal and I went on a date to Chipotle. It’s one of our favorite haunts. Chipotle typically provides some sort of biographical sketch of notable people on their drink cups. They call the series “People We’re Pleased to Know.” I had the privilege of vacuuming Mr. Pibb out of Part 7 this time, which highlighted a man named Dr. Bernie Rollin. Here is an excerpt that proved to be an interesting conversation piece:
Long before PETA made splattering paint on fur-clad celebrities fashionable, Dr. Bernie Rollin was advocating for the ethical treatment of animals. This Harley-riding, weight-lifting philosophy professor believed humans had a moral obligation to reduce animal suffering.
What do you think? Aside from the excesses of certain animal rights groups, do you think Rollin is on to something? Do humans have a moral obligation to reduce animal suffering? How would we frame the issue biblically?
Nina Berman writes about the Nathan’s Famous hot-dog-eating contest at Coney Island in the July 2008 edition of National Geographic:
“I remember the strange ritual held each July 4 when men gathered around picnic tables and gorged themselves on hot dogs. Now the Nathan’s Famous hot-dog-eating contest is known worldwide, drawing groupies who cheer the victors. Six-time winner Takeru Kobayashi competed with a jaw injury last year. He ate 63 hot dogs (and buns) - and still came in second” (pg. 14).
Have you ever participated in an eating contest? If not, what would be your dream contest? I think I would go for macaroni and cheese.
This is from a restaurant in Budapest, Hungary. Our team had a long layover here on our way to Syria about a month ago, and we figured we’d go into town and see what we could see. We stopped for dinner and before we could say “I can’t believe I’m in Budapest!” we were met with this platter of shimmering cutlery. I’m glad I had my camera, because I was tempted to let my noodles grow cold just so I could stare a little longer.
If your feeling ambitious, try this arrangement out on your next dinner guests. You may just spend the evening in silent wonder.
