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Lessons from the tray
Sarah is a dedicated woman of faith who frequently wrestles with material possessions. She believed that such belongings were essential for her acceptance in various social circles. Constantly fluctuating between secular beliefs and Christian values, she sought to blend the benefits of both worlds. Yet, she began to sense a profound internal shift brewing beneath the surface. With time, her indecisiveness became more unsettling. One day, while Sarah was in her room contemplat


The Ballroom
The little girl toddled into the elegant restaurant ballroom. She looked around slowly. She stopped, then she gazed at the chandelier in the centre of the room. She smiled in awe and wonder at the beauty. The way the light twinkled, sparkled and danced around the room. She then walked carefully into the centre of the ballroom. She sat down, leaned back and gazed at the ceiling. Quietly, she whispered, “Oh! So beautiful.” Across the room, an elderly lady noticed her. She


Peter and John
There were two middle-aged men who came from similar backgrounds, both brought up in middle-class families with high expectations for their children. One was called Peter, and the other was called John, not their real names, of course, but it serves a purpose to call them those names. Peter and John lived very different lives: John was happily married to his wife of 25 years, whereas Peter was not. Both had children, but not all were close, especially on Peter’s side. They di


The Carpenters Apprentice
Pappa was working on his latest project. A neighbour had ordered a large wooden bowl. The wood he had chosen was beautiful pine. As he worked on it, the light shone through the open door, and the wood glistened. I loved being in Papa’s space. I loved to watch him work with his hammer and chisel. I always felt peace when I was near him. We didn’t need to talk. His company was enough. The smell of wood, the feel of the carpet of sawdust on my bare feet, felt like home. I interr


What happens when love comes to stay
I’m not sure how she got in. I think it was through an open window, but she sneaked in and made herself at home. Self-loathing was her name. She was a large presence; she filled up most of any space. She would show me all my flaws. Telling me I needed to be thinner, younger, fitter. I could never please her. Soon, her close relative, ‘comparison’, barged her way in. At least she sat quietly in a corner most days, but when I let her speak, she had an incredibly loud voice. Com


My Table Part XIII The final episode
You know, my beloved child, this story has no end, just as my Kingdom never ends. Once you are seated at My Table, you will never run out of things to experience, enjoy, or marvel at. What you have seen has profoundly touched your soul. The questions I've asked you have challenged, empowered, encouraged, and yes, transformed you. I've revealed my love to you in numerous ways and presented you with new things to think about. And yes, there is so much more to learn about me and
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