I was blessed to be raised in the South by the most wonderful mom one could ever imagine. My mom is now and has alway been very involved in her church. Anyone who has spent any amount of time in a church in the South (and for all I know anywhere else) has experienced more than their fair share of covered dish suppers. I am no exception.
My mom always taught me that the rule of thumb was to bring enough to feed your own family plus one more person. By doing this you can ensure that even those who aren't in a position to bring something for themselves will not leave the table hungry. This rule of thumb extends well beyond the church fellowship hall and if applied correctly can have a dramatic impact on your life and the lives of others.
Simply put...life each and every day as if you were attending a covered dish supper. Do enough for your family and a little extra to help someone else and no one will leave the table of life hungering for anything.
