Fair Weather Feasting: How to Master Effortless Backyard Entertaining
Do the words backyard entertaining make you feel like you need to run out and buy a new patio set, a fire pit, and vintage-inspired outdoor string lights before you…
Is Hospitality a Spiritual Gift? Does That Mean I’m off the Hook?
The Bible makes it clear that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not distributed equally. That is, not everyone was designed to be a pastor, or a healer, or…
His Welcoming Heart: The Big Why Behind Our Hospitality
“Hey, Sue? I’m here! Where is everybody? I’m coming in. Shall I put the kettle on?” Grace never knocked and I could hear her holler from any corner of my…
Book Review | “Mended: Restoring the hearts of Mothers and Daughters” by Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh
The day I received “Mended,” I was neck-deep in bubble wrap and boxes, a mere two days into a significant family move to a new home, new city, new farm…
Let’s Have a Care Package Party!
The crisp, fall air brings to mind cozy days at home, time with family, and making memories. It’s also a time of year that brings change. The leaves turn from…
Book Review | “Your Hospitality Personality” by Morgan Tyree
Personality tests have become an enticing staple in popular culture. We’re lured to gain insight about ourselves—to catch a glimpse of how the world sees us. They identify areas that…
A Pot of Soup: Responding to God’s Invitation to Show Up
PAYING ATTENTION My plans had fallen through, and I suddenly found myself with a free day to do as I pleased. There was no lack of tasks to choose from—plenty…
Fair Weather Feasting
When you live at the base of the Eagle Cap Mountain Range in eastern Oregon, it can feel like summer defines the phrase “short and sweet.” The snow in our…
Seventeen Reasons Why Not to Do Hospitality: One Reason to Do it Anyway
I settled into my chair at the local beauty college and looked up at the young woman preparing to pamper me. Not long after introducing ourselves, I dove in deep…
Summer Fun Club: Modeling Hospitality for Children
Third grade hit our home with a thud. Bonnie, our oldest daughter of three, found out one painful day that not all girls were nice girls. In fact, some were…