The Dangers of Comfort
One thing that has been on my heart and in my mind a lot lately is just how much we have that we think we need but really don't. Living in America, consumerism is rampant. There are advertisements everywhere. We are constantly being pushed to buy this or that, or that this will make life so much easier. There are even commercials for pharmaceuticals. We have to have the latest iPhone or newest clothes. It doesn't end there though. We have a nice car, and I do enjoy the features - but cars have changed so much from just a mode of transportation to a statement. The remote started, heated seats, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and everything are just not necessary. My family and I have been listening to the "Little House" series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and it just strikes me that they had a covered wagon that they traveled in, but for the most part - they would walk everywhere. They had no running water, they either had to fetch from a spring or a well. There wa...