As a minister, I work on Sundays so I don’t get a full weekend like most folks. I must admit, there are times when I envy other folks (even church folks) who take time off with their families to go camping for the weekend or just get away together. To deal with this issue many [...]
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After I got over the frustration and embarrassment of being an ignorant outsider, I admitted that the food was actually OK. If I had been with someone who could (in my language) explain all the intricacies and etiquette of Korean culture and food I probably would have had a wonderful experience. I typically love new [...]
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I grabbed a few items off the buffet, some kind of small omelet with vegetables in it, some broccoli and noodles. The server looked a little disappointed and turned off my hibatchi. Apparently I had offended her somehow. I ate through my food and noticed people going around to the back of the buffet. I [...]
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A couple of weeks ago, when I was on conference in Duluth, GA I had an uncomfortable experience that left a real impression on me. I had been reading in my hotel room for several hours and needed to take a little dinner break. I decided to stick close to the hotel so I could [...]
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I’m away for the week in Duluth for Catalyst, an incredible leadership conference. I’ve taken the preceding days before the conference to get alone and read books in my field, journal, video edit, strategize and meet with some folks at the Georgia Baptist Convention.
I’m one of those guys who always overpacks for a trip. I [...]
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