"All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes"

A few weeks ago, I did something I have been dreaming of doing for years. I submitted my application for a passport. Yes, I made it into my 30s never having left the United States. Rare in these days, I know. But then, I bought my first cell phone at age 25. What can I say? I'm a late bloomer. Anyway, I booked a trip abroad and I'm so excited!  Today, I was daydreaming about sitting at a cafe with a beignet and a cup of cafe au lait (and a raspberry beret...I couldn't resist). I may even be inspired to begin that novel I've been thinking about lately. Maybe while sitting in the park (deep into my creative flow), a tall handsome man (let's call him "Jean-Claude") will bump into me while playing frisbee with his friends. LOL. Wow! Really, Chris? Well, is there anything too hard for God?

I digress. I'm looking forward to this experience because travel broadens perspective. It births new thoughts while honing our current belief systems. To immerse yourself in another culture, even for a week, opens the mind to possibilities that it would have never imagined before hand. I remember when I first moved to New Jersey. It seemed like a different world, not a different state. It was a total culture shock. But I've grown so much since then. I don't know where I would be in life if I had remained in Tennessee, if I hadn't taken the road less traveled. Only God knows...

I titled this blog after one of Maya Angelou's autobiographies. I read it when I was in high school and it stuck with me. Although I'm not visiting the Motherland this time around, I am still galvanized to learn as much as I can about a different culture and people. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gave the disciples the great commission. He commanded them 'to go and make disciples of all the nations...' (NJKV). I joke about meeting Mr. Right on this trip, but I would seriously love to introduce someone to the lover of our souls. Pow3rful in Him, Chris