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“We don't come to the table to fight or to defend. We don't come to prove or to conquer, to draw lines in the sand or to stir up trouble. We come to the table because our hunger brings us there. We come with a need, with fragility, with an admission of our humanity. The table is the great equalizer, the level playing field many of us have been looking everywhere for. The table is the place where the doing stops, the trying stops, the masks are removed, and we allow ourselves to be nourished, like children. We allow someone else to meet our need. In a world that prides people on not having needs, on going longer and faster, on going without, on powering through, the table is a place of safety and rest and humanity, where we are allowed to be as fragile as we feel.”

Quote by Shauna Niequist

Work

Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes

This book offers a compilation of recipes that reflect the warmth and connection shared during meals with family and friends. more

Author

Shauna Niequist

Shauna Niequist is a renowned author whose works are appreciated for their deep personal experiences and insightful writing style. Her writing covers a range of themes including personal growth, family life, and faith exploration. more

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