Planning Ahead So You Can Be Present “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”—Romans 12:13 (ESV) Biblical hospitality does not require a perfect house, an elaborate menu, or hours spent preparing for guests. It simply requires a willing heart, an open door, and a desire to share the love of…
Keeping Hospitality Simple: 7 Ways to Welcome Others Without the Stress “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” —1 Peter 4:9 I wish I could tell you that I have always practiced hospitality without grumbling, but I cannot! In this week’s Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Dianne Dougharty and I talked honestly about the pressure we…
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:2 (ESV) If you’ve followed our recent Coffee Chats series on biblical hospitality, you already know that I love opening my home. I also have to confess something to you—I don’t naturally love planning ahead! My dear friend, Dianne…
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” — 1 Peter 4:9 (ESV) Hospitality can be one of the most beautiful ministries God gives us—and one of the most intimidating. For many women, the very words biblical hospitality bring feelings of anxiety. We wonder if our homes are clean enough, our meals are good enough, or our decorating skills measure…
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” — Romans 12:13 (NLT) If I asked you to define biblical hospitality, what would come to mind? Would you picture a beautifully decorated dining room? A perfectly prepared meal? Fresh flowers on the table? Homemade desserts? Spotless floors? If…
Distractions. As a woman of God, they are all around us. The ministry is full of distractions. Other people’s distractions. Our own family distractions. Church distractions. Denominational distractions. Political distractions. Health distractions. Financial distractions. Emotional/psychological distractions. Ministry life is full of opportunities, responsibilities, and demands. While many distractions are not sinful in themselves, they can…
Happy Fourth of July to you and your family! I hope you are finding time to rest and enjoy the freedoms we experience in this imperfect, yet wonderfully free, country. This year is especially significant as our nation celebrates 250 years of American independence. While our history has been marked by both triumphs and trials,…
WARNING: Transparent Post. Growing up, I never heard the words, “I’m proud of you.” We were hardworking, poor farmers. Secrets held us together as a family, and bound by that secrecy, we lived two lives: the one the community saw and the daily life we lived. There wasn’t room for cheering one another on except…
Ministry does not pause for grief. Emails come. Needs arise. People gather. Yet your heart may feel shattered, heavy, and quietly undone. How do you carry joy when you are carrying loss? Paul shows the tension: “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.” Not either/or but both/and. Several truths carry me through deep sorrow. Maybe they’ll help you,…
This year, I noticed something unusual; Lent and Ramadan began at the same time. This overlap is rare and will not happen again for another 33 or 34 years, around 2059 or 2060. While both holidays require some fasting and prayer, the main difference between them is their focus, and of course, the person of…
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