Today I had such a great day, because I got to talk to people. I had at least half a dozen meaningful one-on-one conversations, and that’s what makes the day for me. I had the opportunity to talk to students, church members, and even to a radio host to promote the upcoming CROP Walk for Hunger.
You just can’t beat a good face-to-face conversation. I love writing and I’m having fun with this blog, but without “face time” I think my writing would be meaningless.
I get nervous with a lot of email, texting, online comments, and what not. Yes, it’s the way of the future. However, if I can’t look into your eyes, hear your tone of voice, or read your body language, I really don’t know what we’re talking about. I may misinterpret your tone or your posture or your gestures, but I think I can get it right the more we talk.
That’s why I feel so privileged to be a pastor. I can take time to have real sit-down conversations. And if I’ve had a conversation via phone or internet with someone and I don’t feel right about it, I can say, “Let’s meet face to face,” and people usually say OK.
Perhaps there are others who don’t thrive as much on face time as I. And that’s OK. I just hope they understand when I say, “Let’s talk.”
(PS: I don’t have a lot of readers on this blog, but if you’re one of them, do me a favor. Think about a good conversation you’ve had recently. Think about what made it good. And try to re-create those good elements next time you sit down and talk.)
Pastor2K 
Posted by kristie wooten on October 20, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Kerri,
This is wonderful!!!!! AMEN! I love, love face-time! I think something has been lost along the way, with our being able to be personal, with all the texting and emailing…as I type this response!
I love being able to sit and look at someone in the eyes, because one’s eyes often tell such an amazing story!
Let’s talk soon!
Kristie