Quotes about Belonging

At the table, where food and stories are passed from one person to another and one generation to another, is where each of us learns who we are, where we come from, what we can be, to whom we belong, and to what we are called.

For Jesus the home is not what defines the table; the table is what defines the home.

Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is not quiet until it rests in Thee.

No Christian needs to feel lonely or useless.

My vision of America is an America where everyone has a place, if you're willing to work hard, you do your part, you contribute to the community.

As burned as I've been by local churches and by people who call themselves in God's name, Jesus gave us the church. It's supposed to be a community of like-minded people who encourage and strengthen each other. But that's not how it always works.

We all need each other.

Better than sweet tea on a veranda. I want to live at Belmont!

It's in those private times that we are refreshed, strengthened, and rejuvenated. It's then we can see our lives from God's perspective and discover what is really important. That's where we understand who it is we belong to and believe in.

All of us, believers and non-believers, desire some kind of fellowship and connection.

When I have a family someday, I'll probably adopt. Adoption has always been something close to my heart. There are so many kids out there who really need a family.

I'm half-Irish, half-Dutch, and I was born in Belgium. If I was a dog, I'd be in a hell of a mess!