Devotions from the Kitchen Table: Meditations to Nourish Your Heart and Soul (A 90-Day Devotional) - Hardcover

Thomas Nelson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0718091876 ISBN 13: 9780718091873

Verlag: Thomas Nelson, 2017

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Experience the comfort of home and grow in your faith with devotions focused on life around the kitchen table along with soothing photography of the simple joys of family life.

Taste and see God's goodness from the heart of your home—the kitchen table. Devotions from the Kitchen Table invites you to slow down and appreciate the gifts that are right in front of you. These ninety devotions will inspire you to sit in God's presence, nourish your soul, and cherish the people who grace your kitchen table.

Devotions from the Kitchen Table:

• Includes 90 daily devotions with Scripture verses, prayers, and comforting imagery of life around the kitchen table
• A great size for gift baskets and fitting for anyone looking for inspirational content
• Is the perfect gift for anyone looking for messages of hope, comfort, strength, and rest

 

Take a seat at the table and reflect on the extraordinary blessings that are wrapped up in the most ordinary moments at home. Whether it is a simple meal shared around a table, a fresh cup of coffee and God's Word in the quiet hours of the morning, or the joy of laughing with friends and family, Devotions from the Kitchen Table will help you sit in God's presence, nourish your soul.

Other books in the Devotions from… series include:

• Devotions from the Beach
• Devotions from the Mountains
• Devotions from the Lake
• Devotions from the Front Porch
• Devotions from the Garden

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Devotions from the Kitchen Table

By Stacy Edwards

Thomas Nelson

Copyright © 2017 Thomas Nelson
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ISBN: 978-0-7180-9187-3

Contents

Giving Thanks, 10, 
Grandma's Kitchen, 12, 
First One Awake, 14, 
Special Delivery, 16, 
Family Recipes, 18, 
The Last Piece of Pie, 22, 
Container Gardening, 24, 
A Generous Helping, 27, 
Afraid of the Dark, 29, 
Crumbs Under the Table, 30, 
Seasoned with Salt, 34, 
An Unexpected Gift, 37, 
Family Reunion, 38, 
Supper's On, 40, 
Home Repairs, 43, 
In Real Life, 47, 
Meal Train, 48, 
Security Code, 50, 
First Dish, 52, 
Pinwheels, 54, 
A Chicken in Every Pot, 58, 
Room at the Table, 61, 
Freezer Cooking, 62, 
You All, Y'all, and You Guys, 65, 
Sleep Like a Baby, 66, 
Cherry Dump Cake, 70, 
Washing Dishes, 73, 
Slowing Down, 74, 
Taste Buds Change, 76, 
A Safe Place, 79, 
Take a Message, 83, 
Slow Cooking, 84, 
Living in Community, 86, 
Crumple Burgers, 88, 
Power Lines, 90, 
Follow the Recipe, 94, 
The Snack Drawer, 96, 
Legos on the Floor, 98, 
Tend Your Own Garden, 101, 
Leftovers, 102, 
House Sitting, 106, 
Inside Scoop, 108, 
The Telephone Game, 110, 
Dirty Laundry, 112, 
Nothing to Eat, 114, 
Many Hands, 118, 
When Life Is Loud, 121, 
Guacamole, 122, 
Spreading the News, 124, 
Dad's Voice, 127, 
The Secret Ingredient, 130, 
Rubber Boots, 132, 
Baked Custard, 135, 
Hide-and-Seek, 137, 
Granny and Granddaddy, 139, 
First Aid, 142, 
Bite-Size Pieces, 144, 
Being Prepared, 146, 
Ants, 148, 
A Cold Plate, 150, 
Fingerprints on the Glass, 155, 
Redeeming the Time, 156, 
Raindrops on a Window, 159, 
The Garage Door, 160, 
Room with a View, 162, 
Fake Fruit, 166, 
Small-Town Living, 168, 
Half the Story, 170, 
Blending In, 172, 
Hardwood Floors, 174, 
Taste and See, 178, 
Straight from the Fridge, 180, 
Landline, 182, 
From Darkness to Light, 184, 
Looking in the Wrong Places, 186, 
Bird Feeder, 191, 
Kitchen Gadgets, 192, 
Past and Present, 194, 
Family Style, 196, 
Windowsill, 198, 
Picnic, 203, 
The Gathering Place, 204, 
A Casserole for Every Occasion, 206, 
Grandpa's Toolbox, 209, 
Toast and Tea, 210, 
Finding Quiet Time, 212, 
Love Your Neighbor, 214, 
The Wishbone, 217, 
Are We There Yet?, 218, 
Covered in Chocolate, 220, 

CHAPTER 1

GIVING THANKS

He took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.

Matthew 15:36

What rules do you have at your kitchen table? No elbows on the table, perhaps? Maybe electronics are a huge no-no at dinnertime. Or when you were a child, maybe nothing would elicit a warning glare from your parents quite like chewing with your mouth open.

In our house we don't have a rule so much as a rhyme, and it goes like this: "You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit." (In order to make this rhyme, use your best Southern twang.) Any child who says, "This is exactly what I hoped you would serve, Mom!" receives bonus points. The general idea is that we expect everyone to be grateful.

No parent expects children to love every food that ever touches their plates. But slaving over a stove in an attempt to nourish your little people only to have them grimace as if you had served dirt on a plate is disheartening. The truth is that we all are just looking for a little gratitude.

Matthew describes a scene where many people had gathered to hear Jesus teach and to receive healing. Four thousand men (plus women and children) surrounded Jesus, and they were hungry. The disciples looked at the small amount of available food and deemed it not enough for the crowd. Haven't we all looked at our resources, time, or abilities and thought, What can God do with this?

But Jesus took the loaves and fish in His hands, and He gave thanks for what was before Him. He was grateful for the little before Him because He knew that, with God, a little can be more than enough. God can take whatever we bring Him and use it in miraculous ways. It's what He does!

Gratitude is easy after God multiplies the loaves and fish — after the bill is paid, the job is offered, or the diagnosis is good. What if we chose, instead, to be grateful before that? What if we trusted God not to take what we have and make it more but to take what we have and use it as He sees fit? Let's be people who give thanks on the front end — before the miracle.

Thank You, Lord, for being such a faithful provider. Each day You give me exactly what I need. Help me remember that, with You, the little I have can become more than enough.

CHAPTER 2

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Hebrews 13:8

Turn on any home-decorating show, and you'll see how easy it seems to redecorate your kitchen. If you get tired of the color on the walls, a gallon of paint can fix that. If the layout begins to bore you, just rearrange the furniture. You can take out a wall if your kitchen is too closed off and even add an island for more counter space. Anything is possible with a little imagination and elbow grease. Change is very "in" these days.

If your grandmother was like many, it's likely that her kitchen never changed. Maybe the table was always against the same wall just below the clock. The gigantic wooden fork and spoon hung above the mantel. The decorative owl magnets were always on the refrigerator. It was always exactly the same, right down to the weekly pill organizer on the windowsill. There is something very comforting about consistency.

We live in a world where things are constantly changing. People who praise you today may persecute you tomorrow. Jobs become obsolete. Loved ones pass away and friends move away. It's hard to keep your footing in a world that never stays the same. Aren't you glad our God never changes?

Jesus will always be who He has always been. He will always be found by those who seek Him. He will always be faithful and forgiving. His love for you will never fade, and His ability to save will never cease. The same Jesus who met the woman at the well sees you in your time of need. The same Jesus who conquered death for you can move the mountains that stand in your way.

Jesus is as close as your next breath. He is more faithful than your closest friend. He is trustworthy and true. Jesus is right where He has always been — even more than Grandma's kitchen.

Lord, I live in a constantly changing world, but I find great comfort in Your consistency. Thank You for always being who You have always been.

CHAPTER 3

FIRST ONE AWAKE

In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

Psalm 5:3

It isn't easy to be the first one awake if you're not a morning person. You might be tempted to hit the snooze button a time or two. Perhaps your children serve as your alarm clock and your house is already in full motion when you arise. Or maybe you hit the floor running when you wake up.

On the other hand, there is something incredibly peaceful about rising early, being the first one awake, and sitting at the kitchen...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Thomas Nelson
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0718091876
• ISBN 13: 9780718091873
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
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