October 14, 2009
I’ve been coming to Mexico now for over 10 years, and it never ceases to amaze me the new things I discover every time I visit.
For example, let’s talk about lunch today. Now realize its pretty simple fair around here during the school year. Nothing fancy, but always something good. To be honest, to my American palate, sometimes the menu is a bit of a challenge. But I’ll try anything once, just for the bragging rights if nothing else.
So today, I walk into the Dining Hall. The aroma is one I know very well. Something has been fried. And, could it be? It certainly seems that way. Maybe, just maybe, it’s fried chicken. I mean it certainly smells like it, and possibly they wanted to do something special for their visiting American friend.
Well, it was fried. But it wasn’t fried chicken. Instead, a cauliflower floret has been boiled, dipped in batter, and fried in a skillet. Then, it’s put in a large pot with a semi-spicy salsa type sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Not exactly KFC, but all in all, not too bad.
As we talked over the meal, I mentioned the Oklahoma State Fair. I found out Omar and Hortensia had been there last year during their Sabbatical. Omar proceeded to tell everyone at the table about the turkey leg he had. (From the way he was talking, it sounded about the size of one Fred Flinstone might have. Preachers!) Hortensia shared about the ‘deep friend’ menus up and down the walkways.
Then I looked down at my ‘fried cauliflower in salsa’ dish and thought maybe there’s not too much of a difference between us after all.
We are family in our menus and certainly in our faith. He died for us all, folks. Sinners saved by grace. He is an Amazing God!!!
And yet, the deadline still looms.
It’s a joy to be your pastor!
Bro. Dave
