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By contributing writer Ami: “Stop saying you’re sorry. You say it all the time.” “I do? Oh, I’m sorry.” Their looks said it all. Then we dissolved into laughter. “Seriously though, you don’t need to say you’re sorry; you’ve done nothing wrong. And you say it a lot when you talk about Jon.” She was right. …
Stop Saying You’re Sorry: Living in True Gospel CommunityRead More
It’s Friday morning and I’m gathering ingredients to make spaghetti sauce. I chop onions, mince garlic, and add them to the large pot simmering on my stove. I saute and chop some more. The celery and parsley go in and the aroma fills the entire house. Soon the crock pot will be simmering with beautiful …
Friday Night Meatballs: The Simplicity and Beauty of Sharing a Meal with FriendsRead More
By contributing writer, Victoria “Oh the weather outside is frightful…” As I hum that verse from one of my favorite Christmas songs that has been playing on repeat on the radio, the snow is falling and it has been quite chilly freezing to be more accurate! Winter has definitely come and I can no longer …
By contributing writer, Ami Sometimes I think tragedy is the catalyst that compels Christians to function as Jesus intended, that is, one body integrally entwined with petty differences cast aside. When the bottom falls out, believers realize a startling truth— we desperately need each other. It’s a paradox. Pain and sorrow can create a church …
How to Help a Grieving Friend {The Not So Helpful & the Helpful}Read More
9 ways to show hospitality even when hospitality is hard. You can step into someone’s shoes and go looking for ways to serve.By contributing writer, Amy When I think of hospitality, I picture our dining room table packed with extra chairs, extra people, and extra-good food. I imagine kids running circles around the house while …
9 Ways to Show Hospitality When Hospitality is HardRead More
Summer is wrought with possibilities for getting to know your neighbors, hanging out with friends, and enjoying tasty summer treats! My favorite summer activity involves all three – old friends, new friends, and really yummy food. This summer we plan to host a neighborhood ice cream social! It’s an easy, low-key way of showing hospitality …
This post is written by contributing writer, Jane from Devoted SONriser. If you’re anything like me, you want to start practicing hospitality so that you can develop deeper friendships. But . . . You’re also completely intimidated by the idea of hospitality. That is, the idea that you have to: Get your house fixed up perfectly. Have …
5 Myths About Hospitality That Can Keep You From ServingRead More
Loving your neighbors well is possible! Let’s make this summer the summer of being intentional in your neighborhood! As newlyweds, my husband and I were invited to live in an apartment complex rent free. In exchange, we worked to facilitate community among the neighbors with the ultimate purpose of sharing the good news of the …
As the world sheds its winter layers and the warm rays of sunshine burst forth, I get the itch to create beauty in and around my home. The old has gone. The new has come. Hallelujah! As I fling open the windows, shake out the rugs, and pack up the mud boots, I’m looking at …
How to Create a Welcoming Front Door with These Simple TipsRead More
Simple meals for hospitality that will make having people over more doable. Don’t let not knowing what to make be an excuse! We love hospitality! We try to share a meal with others in our home at least two to three times a month. Sharing a meal in your home is one of the best …
The Christmas season is the perfect time to be intentional and show hospitality by inviting people into your home. For us a gingerbread house party was just the thing! Where I live, people really tend to hibernate in the winter. Mounds and mounds and mounds of snow will do that to you. I have to …
In the corner of the room, I nurse my baby and smile. The conversations flow as freely as the sweet tea pouring from the pitcher. The room is filled with moms and dads, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors. Thank you, Jesus. For what I see is a room full of friends. The real kind. The …
31 Days of Everyday Grace: The Real Kind of Friends {Day 16}Read More
