Jim's Quotes

"There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread."— Mahatma GandhiFor those who see God in the form of bread, God is getting more and more expensive.The price of bread has gone up 36% in the last year. Beef prices have increased by 30% and coffee futures are up 76%. So, that $4 cup of joe at Starbucks is probably going to hit $6 or $7 soon. Gas prices are up 70% from their low just months ago, and the price has actually gone down a few cents lately, because people can't afford to use their cars. One expert advises that since the price of used cars has gone up 46%, you should consider selling your vehicle and walking everywhere. (Gee, thanks for that.) I saw a man lose his mind at Lowes over a $7 credit he believed he should have, but didn't get. I felt for the guy. Seven bucks is dinner. Seven bucks matter. All this difficulty is thought to be fueling a resurgence of church attendance...

"There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread."

— Mahatma Gandhi

For those who see God in the form of bread, God is getting more and more expensive.

The price of bread has gone up 36% in the last year. Beef prices have increased by 30% and coffee futures are up 76%. So, that $4 cup of joe at Starbucks is probably going to hit $6 or $7 soon. Gas prices are up 70% from their low just months ago, and the price has actually gone down a few cents lately, because people can't afford to use their cars.

One expert advises that since the price of used cars has gone up 46%, you should consider selling your vehicle and walking everywhere. (Gee, thanks for that.) I saw a man lose his mind at Lowes over a $7 credit he believed he should have, but didn't get. I felt for the guy. Seven bucks is dinner. Seven bucks matter.

All this difficulty is thought to be fueling a resurgence of church attendance, which is maybe the one good thing. When times are tough, He who is strong within us, kicks it up a notch and we get through. Sure, there are bigger problems in the world. But, to pretend rampant inflation doesn't matter is to dishonor our neighbors who are suffering.

I know people who have always worked and saved, but now they go without prescribed drugs, they visit food pantries, and of course they don't drive anywhere unless absolutely necessary. Nobody I know has received a 35% raise to cover the across-the-board increases in expenses. As usual, it is the poor, the aged, and low income working families who are bearing the brunt.

God help us,
Jim