Recently I had my semi-annual cardiology appointment. My cardiologist is in my former home town, but I didn’t want to lose him after moving–hence my 1.5 hour, bi-yearly drive to the doctor. I knew that I’d have lots of work to make up when I got back home, so I decided I’d hang out at a local coffee shop, one of my two “offices.” When I got there I bumped into two of my friends. Smiles and conversation. Warmth.

The conversation was nice.

A barista greeted me and worked on a coffee display near my table. She has warm green eyes and warmer personality. We conversed. A business networking friend of mine, dropped by too. He told me about his new financial venture.

A guy I know says, “Relationships are like Legos®. When you fill up all the connections on a block, there’s no room for any more.” I can’t imagine Jesus saying such a thing.  It makes me wonder if this guy has time for anyone beside his closest friends.

I think Jesus expects more from those of us who follow him. Expecting them to care. To take time for people. To actually be interested in others.

-Bruce