Topical Tuesday 25 - The Table

Today is Alycia’s and my one-month anniversary. When I think about my grandparents who were married for 60 years, 30 days doesn’t seem like that much of an accomplishment. 60 years has to start with the first month, though, so it’s nice to have it under our belts. And, not only is it our one-month anniversary, but we also got our dining room table today.


It’s not much of a dining room table and we don’t have much of a dining room, but having it sitting there makes our apartment feel that much more like home. A table is more than a piece of wood with some legs where people eat; the table is central to relationships.

The table provides the central meeting location for families to discuss their days and strengthen their bond.

The table provides the context for so many late night conversations between friends, examining life and what God has in store.

The table stands as the central tradition to the Christian faith; taking part in the Lord’s Supper connects us to something larger than ourselves that stretches back, across thousands of years of the church, to Jesus himself.

The table is special. The table is central. The table is family. The table is home. And now our home feels a little more complete because of the table.

What does the dining room table mean to you?