Category: Travel (Page 11 of 23)

New York City skyline April 2017

I’m flying today, on 9/11, headed to Orlando for Cru leadership meetings*. Since the attacks on New York City on September 11, 2001, I’ve flown several times on this day. It’s always a little eerie and everyone at the airport always seems a bit more serious.

I’m reminded of the many victims from that day. If you would, take a minute and pray with me for their families and friends as they relive a day that is burned in their memories. Pray also for our world, that we could somehow avoid another day such as that one.

* Due to Hurricane Irma, I’m no longer going to Orlando. But my thoughts about 9/11 remain the same.

Utensil rack in Beijing cafeteria

As a Westerner who needs a knife, fork and spoon (and sometimes fingers) to get food from my plate to my face, I appreciate the dexterity and simplicity of eating with chopsticks. It’s impressive. However, the above dining utensil option of chopsticks and only chopsticks, means that I’m looking at a long, slow meal, and most likely noodles in my lap.