So there I am reading my Bible at Starbucks. I spend alot of time at Starbucks. Yes, I like the coffee. However, sometimes it is “getting away” that helps me focus. Even when it is real busy the noise becomes “white noise” and I can still focus.
Well today I was reading Exodus when someone came over and asked where I attended church. I began a short conversation my Eric Willis, Worship Developer, at Fellowship Bible Church in Plano / Richardson, Texas.
God laid a hand of peace on me through Eric in that brief encounter. I had just returned from a pre-op appointment for a minor surgery my son is having and I was concerned about that. There are major changes happening at my work that has everyone real worried. I fell God calling me to make a bigger step towards vocational ministry – but I haven’t seen an open door in that direction. And then he is this brother that gives me encouragement through a brief word.
Eric left and I felt real blessed to have meet him. Then a couple of minutes later he is back at my table with two of his CDs. Incredible worship music.
Check out Eric’s website and music at http://www.xprotege.com/.
7 Comments
4 February 2007 at 2:38 am
Hey Sean — how is life treating you? it’s about time for another get-together, and your post on Starbucks just reminded me we are overdue!
5 February 2007 at 7:21 pm
That’s a cool story. I hang out @ Starbucks everyday too!
6 February 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hey Uncle Sean! What’s up?
7 February 2007 at 9:48 pm
Ray,
I miss our conversations as well. You are another blessing from Starbucks! You are actually the second person that commented about my reading reformed literature at Starbucks. Regular reformation in progress….
7 February 2007 at 10:49 pm
Kevin,
Thanks for the visit. I have asked you to meet me @ Starbucks in the past but you had some excuse about being several hundred miles away.
7 February 2007 at 10:51 pm
Riley,
You have always been my favorite nephew!
10 February 2007 at 6:11 am
Good is good … all the time.
Sometimes He providentially works in ways we don’t even notice. It’s particularly neat when we get to see such in our lives.
Hey, at least you and your new friend had eyes to see one another and the bond you have in Christ.
Praise be to God and Soli Deo gloria,
Gunny
P.S. I caught some of his fine stuff at The Real Options for Women life walk a few months back. He and a group were leading us in worship at Bob Woodruf park in Plano and it was good.