A Warm Meal and Follow Through
Today I have the honor of guest posting over at Ryan Tate’s blog: The Compelling Parade. Ryan husband, father, writer, and engineer who is living a Story-Formed Life (check his blog for more). Him and his wife have two children, with another on the way in October. I encourage you to check out his other posts–he consistently speaks of compelling encounters with our Father.
I am sharing a brief story on his blog today. Here is an excerpt:
A couple years back, my wife and I came across a homeless man near the mall where we live. He was peddling for money to those in front of a store we were about to go into.
As we walked to the storefront, we noticed customers passing him by without not even a second glance.
As we approached where he was standing, we were compelled to speak to him. While we didn’t give him money, we offered to buy him some food. He was thrilled.
So we got back in the car, drove to the nearby Wendy’s and picked up a value meal.
We thought that this simple act would bless him.
What unfolded next was something we didn’t expect.
Click on over to Ryan’s site and give him some comment-love!
Arny
August 1, 2011I went. Read. And was reminded…
thanks dustin…
How was your Houston Trip?
Dustin
August 1, 2011Thanks Arny.
Houston was nice (albeit pretty hot! :)). It was a quick trip, as you know…. in town Thursday, left on Sunday. Seeing family is always nice (my wife’s side is all over the country, so they do this every other year).
Joseph
August 1, 2011Went there. Read that. And left a comment. :)
Dustin
August 1, 2011SWEET!
Moe
August 1, 2011– – – – – – 8
That’s me running over there.
Dustin
August 1, 2011Nice. Are you wearing your running shorts?
Moe
August 1, 2011Nope. Just my Speedos.
Dustin
August 1, 2011You know, I’m not really that surprised….
Jason Vana
August 1, 2011Great post Dustin! I commented more over at Ryan’s blog.
Dustin
August 1, 2011Thanks!
Cindy Holman
August 1, 2011I will stop over there :) How are you Dustin?
Dustin
August 1, 2011Thanks, Cindy. I’m tired (just got back from a quick trip to Texas late last night)!
chris vonada
August 2, 2011thanks for an inspiring story Dustin, sharing the love here, there and everywhere :)
Dustin
August 2, 2011:)
Luther Wesley
August 2, 2011heading over now….
Dustin
August 2, 2011thanks!!