If any burger chain will be around for 2000 years into the future, it may well be McDonald’s. They may not have the healthiest food but they have great marketing and have built quite an empire.
I recently looked up “healthiest burger chains” online and an article on cozymeal.com came up entitled Top 16 Healthiest Fast Food Burgers in 2024. McDonald’s had no burgers on the list. Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger took second prize and the article said this:
The Jr. hamburger from one of the healthiest fast food chains, Wendy’s, might become your new best friend. This mini version of the classic packs a flavorful punch and is a lighter option than the Jr. cheeseburger. Featuring a fresh beef patty with toppings on a soft bun, it’s a delicious option.
One wonders why people are still attracted to a less healthy option when alternatives are right around the corner.
When I talk with people about relational gatherings, I run into a common issue. You can talk to people about how unhealthy the institutional church may be, but you can’t tell them to run to Wendy’s and check out the food there. Relational gatherings, healthy ones, are hard to find. It’s also difficult trying to tell people who have had a steady diet of McDonald’s for 1700 years, that there might be a healthier alternative. There may be no place to actually experience it.
If you’re flipping burgers at Wendy’s, you’re my hero. I’m proud of you, don’t stop and don’t get discouraged. As more and more healthy relational gatherings crop up around the country, we can finally invite people in to sample the food. Then they can make their own decisions.
I’m hopeful, that as He continues to build His church, people will have a place to experience the Biblically-based reality of relational gatherings. Who knows, maybe Wendy’s will be the one that survives into the future.