In attempts to help our church members to get a glimpse of what others around the world deal with, we threw out the "rice challenge." We challenged our church to try living off of nothing but one cup of rice per meal, and water. We told them to try it for a day, and then try for 3 or for a whole week if they can.

Not gonna lie. I'm struggling.

And it's only been 24 hours. Seriously. I'm a pansy.

Maybe you didn't know this about me, but...I EAT A LOT.

But the message is getting across. We literally have all the conveniences in the world. If we're hungry, we just go to the fridge or pantry and get it. Or we run out to the store or gas station, or drive through a fast food joint to grab a burger. No big deal. Yeah, we "don't have the money," I know. But, the truth is, we do have the money. And so we grab our snack or a whole meal and don't think a thing of it. Our "hunger" only lasts a few hours at worst.

The majority of the world doesn't have that luxury.
When they're hungry, they just have to...well...not eat.
And when they DO eat, it's not much.

So as I sit here with my stomach growling and my head pounding from lack of food and caffine, I am brainstorming ways that we wealthy Americans can spend our wealth on those who need it around the world. I, for one, am not going to just sit around in our cushy lives while the world suffers. Can I solve world hunger? Probably not. But I CAN make a difference in MANY lives...and I will.

And so can you, if you're willing.
Don't tell me you can't...you CAN.

So now that I've learned my lesson, can someone get me a cheeseburger?