More Jesus here than I’ve seen in a while
I spend a lot of time at Starbucks. I somehow feel a different kind of peace when I can sit for hours and read and write and every once in a while have a good conversation with a stranger.
I don’t go because it will make me look cool to be seen with one of their famous cups in my hand. I could care less about spending $3.00 on coffee(I prefer tea), and I could care less if it classifies me as “trendy” to spend that money on a beverage. That’s just plain weak.
Despite high prices, Starbucks has gotten it right. Maybe I view it differently because I work in a place where there are so many rules regarding appearance. No visible tattoos, facial piercings,nail polish, etc. Clean cut image because we’re representing a Christian company, right?
And then I look at Starbucks. I’m sure they have their own set of dress code rules as well, but there’s also a strange sense of acceptance. Be yourself. Employee or customer. Come as you are, because there is no judgement. Nobody is better than anyone else.
It’s convicted my heart that one of the biggest coorporations out there may not be a Christian company, but they sure do show more Jesus than those places (dare I say church?) that do claim His name.
