A guy named Neil.

My husband is funny. He is a man of adventure, but also a man of routine. Something that I realized the  first Christmas we spent together. For the past year, he has met two other guys from our church, Apostles NYC, at a little coffee shop tucked into the east side of Manhattan on Thursday morning before the hustle and bustle of the city begins. Neil's Coffee Shop. Menus are no longer needed as their waiter, who they can only assume is named Neil, brings them the usual.

They make small talk with Neil. They enjoy their crappy cup of coffee. They get caught up on sports, each other's lives, more sports and the Bible. And then they part ways, onto the busy streets of Manhattan.

It's funny how a simple routine, a crappy cup of coffee and a familiar face can center you and encourage you with your faith. In this very busy city, with a whole lot of noise, excitement and dreams.

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine". Mike Murdock