Not too long ago I had the privilege of being invited to preach at a conference in a different part of the country. I had a great conversation with the organizer of the conference, bought my plane ticket, and headed to my destination. After landing safely, I retrieved my luggage and went to meet my host. I had seen her photo before, and she gave me a description of her and what she would be wearing. No sweat,right? Then, after a few minutes I saw her. I stuck up my arm and waved, calling her name. Her face brightened up and she waved back, heading in my direction. “This is good,” I thought, “right on schedule!”

My host came across the large room and as she got closer I stuck out my hand and said, “It’s so great to meet you!” But she walked right past me and hugged a guy behind me, gushing…