FAMILY TOGETHERNESS
Years ago, Grady Nutt told the story about a young family who invited the new preacher and his wife over for Sunday dinner. The mother of the home was very concerned that it be a perfect affair. She drilled the children days in advance about the proper behavior. Finally, when the day came and the meal was cooked and at exactly the right time, everyone was invited to come into the dining room where the table was set out with a white lace table cloth, and the good china, silverware, centerpiece, candles and everything. They sat down at this formal table and the father had the blessing and when the blessing was over the little nine- year-old daughter reached for her glass of iced tea and knocked it over. The little brother jumped to get out of the way and knocked his over too. There was an awkward moment of silence as everybody kind of looked to the mother realizing how disappointed…
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