people

i am sitting in Panera observing others and planning the XLR8 service for tonight. it has been awhile since i've come to work outside of the office. i love it and need to do it more. it helps me stay connected with the PEOPLE of the world.

i love watching PEOPLE interact with each other:
there is the little kid gagging on some bread sitting with her dad and grandparents.
there is the guy in a shirt and tie with his laptop tucked away in a corner. what is he up to?
there is the lady who bring her own food in small little lunchbox and sips her coffee while reading some book.
there are the 2 guys behind me talking about money, church, and cars.
there are the high school students who slip in to grab a coffee and a bagel. are they skipping school?
there is the girl sitting alone outside with her water watching the cars drive by. is she waiting for someone? is she ok?
there are the workers busy at cleaning and prepping food for lunch while meeting all the needs of the guests.
there are the random older guys reading the news paper. must be nice not to have anything pressing to goet done!
9 new PEOPLE just walked in the door. can't wait to see what they are all about

PEOPLE make the world go round. life is so much about relationships. everyone has a plan and a purpose. my plan and purpose is to share with many of these PEOPLE about the good news of the Gospel. i enjoy it. it's what i do.

well, time to prepare the sermon for tonight!

peace