“God began to teach me that there is a huge difference between ‘entertaining’ and offering hospitality.” –Karen Ehman
What happens between the time
we think of an opportunity to be hospitable and we talk ourselves out of it?
Doubts of whether our guests will be comfortable or not start to crowd out that
initial desire. Focus on self distracts us from focusing on others.
“New Testament Christians simply welcomed these people, inviting them to join in for a few days as they went about their daily routine. Maybe we should take a cue from them.” – Karen Ehman
‘A Life That Says Welcome,
Simple Ways to Open Your Heart and Home to Others’ by Karen Ehman analyzes the
why and how of offering hospitality. She addresses the real issues of our
hearts as well as the practical issues of our homes. There are creative ideas
for ways to open our homes and even to offer hospitality
on the road! She writes from years of personal experience as well as the
experiences of those who have been her mentors. During the coming season there
will be extra opportunities to offer hospitality. Reading this book may help us
to be encouraged and prepare our hearts to have a life that says Welcome!
K.T.
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