I Love You, I Forgive You, and Dinner's Ready

In a recent sociological study that was conducted to determine what are the phrases that just at the moment they're said, bring the most joy to the human heart, this was the top three in order. In the words of Philip Yance, this table is different. It isn't where sinners find cries, but where sons and daughters celebrate being found. Maybe someday instead of solemnly making our way to the table, we should dance for joy. maybe we should tell our homecoming stories and laugh like people who no longer fear death.