Living 2 Eat |

About four or five years ago, I was sent to Atlanta, Georgia to meet with a Northwood University Outstanding Business Leader Association honoree, Truett Cathy.

I was thrilled to have this opportunity to finally meet this gentleman in person as I have long admired his integration of Christian faith into the workplace.  His Chick-fil-A restaurants are some of the most successful in the United States and every one closes on Sunday… a rare thing for a fast food franchise.

At 6′4, I towered over Mr. Cathy, and he joked about the differences in our sizes.  His office is large and like a museum with very interesting things (photos, collectibles, etc.) that speak to some portion of his life.   He asked that I sit next to him at his desk and within about two minutes looked into my eyes and said, “Son, are you a believer?”

Mr. Cathy and I had a incredible conversation about our faiths and I absorbed his every word like a sponge.   He shared with me his commitment to the Lord and how he runs his business on biblical principles.   His assistant interrupted our conversation and advised that his childhood friend had stopped by en route to his home in Mobile, Alabama.   Long story short, I was introduced to Ernest Hardaway and interestingly enough, he attends the church led by my former pastor, Dr. Keith Thomas.    I introduced my sister (who lived in Mobile at the time) to Mr. Hardaway and every time I pass thru the Gulf Coast, we eat breakfast together.

Back to Mr. Cathy, he is a fine fine man and makes one great sandwich.  Also, they have a new Cookies & Cream milkshake that is thick, full of cookie, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.   The best part of Chick-fil-A is the fact they serve sweet tea!