There is no perfect family. You might think the Bible is full of stories of model families, but the truth is exactly the opposite: the Bible contains families from every dynamic and dysfunction. Family isn’t one-size-fits all and relationships can be tricky. However, throughout scripture, we see different family tensions that can help us navigate our own relationships today. Our families are our people, and they’re worth fighting for.

In this video, Refugee Chi Can from South Lake’s family, shares that his family gathers together in the kitchen to reflect upon the past and share the culture through recipes such as for Vietnamese layers cake and Chinese pan-fried brown noodles.