Is that so?

Day 62

Last week, I had a craving for kettle corn, so I went to the store and bought these single-serve packets of popcorn for 27 cents apiece. Splashed on the front of the package was the following: “Reduced cooking time!” (And in smaller letters, it mumbled something about compared with a regular-sized bag of popcorn.)

Please. That’s advertising gimmick-ry at its worst. Really? You mean to tell me that cooking a smaller amount of food takes less time? Quite amazing.

I wonder if people actually fall for it. I suppose they do. We aren’t as bright as we sometimes think we are.

Onward. 

A wonderful song I learned in Duluth (author unknown):

Rest, the Lord is near,Refuse to fear
Enjoy His love.
Trust. His mighty power
Fills every hour
Of all your days.

There is no need for needless worry,
With such a Savior,
You have no cause to ever doubt. His perfect Word
Still reassures in any trial.

Rest, the Lord is near
Lift up your prayers
for He is strong.
Trust. He’ll bring relief
and perfect peace
will calm your mind.

Call Him if you grow frightened
Call Him.
With loving care,
He’ll lift the burden and you’ll
Rest, the Lord is near
Refuse to fear
Enjoy His love.