When Starbucks Is Good

I can't remember the first time I went to Starbucks. It seems like I have been going as long as I have been driving. But one thing I do know is that Starbucks has been a very intricate part of my life. During my college years it was a safe haven for me and my friends. It was my secondary source of supplying my daily habit of two pots of coffee. Though God has delivered my from the strong hold of muddy water, I still find that the place is just as much a part of my life as it was during those collage days of...a few hours ago. I think I'm to young to say "of yesterday".

I have found that coffee shops are excellent places for Bible Study, hanging out or reconnecting with friends. On several accounts I have been pleased to see young adults sharing God's Word over a way to costly cup of joe.

In this day and age, people are rather apprehensive about opening their home to others for fellowship. I mean just because we shout together does not mean that...I think you get the picture. And some people just enjoying a moment away from home. So how do you enjoy the simple fellowship that you would in your home away from home. Ask Starbucks. The hard wooden seats of yesterday have been replaced with big comfy chairs, love seats, gorgeous art and fireplaces. I even saw one that resembled a cozy ski lodge on the cities west side.

I find that Starbucks, or any other coffee shop, makes for a nice place to just get away or to spend with friends. Even though I have become more of a social coffee drinker I still enjoy the atmosphere. Life can be very busy and pressuring, but it's always to have a place to just relax. Sometimes, a place like Starbucks can be a good pause in your life. In fact taking a moment to just breath and pull away from the everyday grind is a great pause in your life.

In order to enjoy this precious gift, you have to learn to find a place to pause. So before this year ends find your place to pause and just breath.

*Note - I was not paid by Starbucks to include them in my blog. I'm just one of those people who is grateful for this caffeine Super-chain.