Table Talk

There are 3 large tables used for mealtime at Linwood House. The Dining Room is fairly formal, the Parlour has another table from Doug Rae’s house that provides a cozy atmosphere, and then there is the Kitchen. The kitchen table is a unique piece, made in Quebec, and is one long piece of a warm honey coloured pine. It doesn’t seem to matter whether a kitchen table is old, new, designer style or funky, it is still a place where conversations ebb and flow.

We love hearing the heartbeat of different generations and this weekend they were between 20 and 30 years old. Gwen was sharing the heartbeat of Linwood House Ministries with them and from there conversations at the kitchen table began, flowed and will continue at another time and place for some.

It was great this morning to hear them talking of late night prayer time and deep conversations as they enjoyed cinnamon buns (fresh out of the oven) and coffee. Holy moments that just evolve, Kingdom conversations, seeing characteristics of Jesus; many of them take place around one or all of the tables.

Last night after dinner they were singing “His Banner Over Me is Love” and the sweet sounds encouraged us as we cleared up. Yes there is a banner, it is love, and it is over us with grace, mercy and faithfulness.

I know it is all part of the ministry of Linwood House, but along with that it is simply the adventure of discovering God in the holy moments that are life, living, breathing, hoping, wrestling, and being in the work that is right in front of us.

“He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.” Ephesians 2:10 The Message