Family Around the Table

When families gather at the table, God often does His best work.

A joyful family meal where generations gather around the table.

Do you remember the last time your family sat around the table without phones, TVs, or distractions?

Meals aren’t just about food. They are about presence, connection, and gratitude. When families gather at the table, God often does His best work — weaving hearts together in love.

It’s often in those unhurried moments that laughter bubbles up, stories are shared, and hearts connect.

A fire only stays warm when the logs are close together. Families are much the same — we need the closeness of shared time and meals to stay strong.

“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” — Acts 2:46

Jesus often met people around a table — whether it was with His disciples, with sinners who needed grace, or with friends like Mary and Martha. Meals were more than nourishment; they were ministry. Our family tables can reflect this as well.

Screen-Free Dinner

• Before serving the food, place all phones/devices in another room.

• Share one question around the table, such as: “What was your favorite part of today?”

This week, try baking a pan of cornbread, gathering around the table, and keeping the evening screen-free.

Baking ingredients for honey butter cornbread are arranged on a rustic table.

Honey Butter Cornbread

Ingredients (makes eight slices)

• 1 cup organic yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup organic wheat flour (or substitute almond flour)

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup milk (or substitute almond milk)

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing skillet)

• ¼ cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)

• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

• ½ cup diced onion (sweet onion or yellow works best)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish with butter.

2. In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and honey.

4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in corn kernels and diced onion.

5. Pour batter into skillet. Bake 22–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Serve warm, accompanied by an extra drizzle of honey and a pat of butter.

   This cornbread pairs beautifully with soups, chili, or Thanksgiving leftovers.

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