I take for granted being able to sit down at table with friends and family - in the warmth of a cozy house in mid-winter, with all of the provision for both need and pleasure. I think that Christianity is about family and about Table and about a community of friends being drawn together, sharing life and laughter, sharing hope even in the midst of the transience of life and the dangers that may arise each day. Sharing it with others whenever possible is so important. You can be 'an individual' all by yourself; but, if you want to be a 'person' you have to be in community.
