Yes, travel so often is “walking a mile in another’s shoes”. We come to realise that our point of view or way of seeing things is not necessarily correct, and is perhaps actually really limited. James tells us how rewarding it can be …. ” using a series of images to demonstrate that Church life involves undergoing a huge shift in perspective. Sometimes travel to a foreign country can give us an entirely new perspective on our culture. And sometimes having a foreign guest in our house can allow us to see ourselves through their eyes.”
