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“My husband is Dutch, and his family, when you sat down to eat food at the table, you never left the table until you ate living bread and drank living water. They never left the table until they'd read Scripture together. So morning, lunch, suppertime, Scripture was always read at the table, and…” quote by Ann Voskamp
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“My husband is Dutch, and his family, when you sat down to eat food at the table, you never left the table until you ate living bread and drank living water. They never left the table until they'd read Scripture together. So morning, lunch, suppertime, Scripture was always read at the table, and then there was prayer to close.”

Ann Voskamp

About This Quote

Family meals are a sacred time for shared scripture and prayer, fostering spiritual unity.

In simple terms: Family meals include reading and praying together.

Key Takeaway

Share scripture at meals for unity.

Themes

family faith rituals

Mood

reflective devotional

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • family dinner
  • holiday gatherings
  • daily meals
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

spirituality community tradition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you incorporate scripture respectfully?
  • What benefits arise from shared prayer?
A Different Perspective

May be challenging for families with differing beliefs.

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