What does it mean to cultivate something? Merriam Webster's dictionary says "to devote time and thought to in order to improve or develop by careful attention, training, or study." We cultivate many things. We cultivate herbs and flowers to grow in soil. We cultivate attitudes in our hearts. We cultivate learning, tastes, children, marriage, and… Continue reading Word for 2022: CULTIVATE
Over and over again in the Bible, we see the term "breaking bread". The Bible uses this term for three different events. It is used for shared meals, Holy communion, and even talking about the Crucifixion. I loved my study of each of these specific events. Today we'll be specifically talking about breaking bread in terms… Continue reading Breaking Bread
Thinking back to this time last year I can't help but laugh at the events that transpired. I was in the middle of choosing my word for 2020 and I was so excited about the new decade and what thrilling adventures it would bring. We were all excited about kicking off a new decade with… Continue reading Word for 2021: PEACE
Christmas week is finally here. I wanted to share something with you that encouraged me as we head into this week. With the darkness that this year has brought has also come the very painful reminder that we are living under a curse. A curse that was cast thousands of years ago during the fall of man. A curse that seems to be building as time marches forward. Heartaches of all shapes and sized remind us that this isn't the way it was supposed to be...
I'm going to be honest with you, I am having a lot of trouble writing about hospitality this year. Whether it's people to fearful to gather or governments imposing restrictions we all have to admit it's hard to practice hospitality in 2020. I had my entire December posting schedule mapped out. It was breaming with… Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas
This world is full of people needing to be loved and ministered to, especially this year. This has been a rough season for so many with financial hardships, health scares, and social isolation. While everyone deserves our kindness and hospitality, I've realized that there are groups of people that sometimes need a little more than… Continue reading 5 People That Need Your Hospitality
Hello and happy September! I love the Fall season so much. I love a cooler air, and color of the changing leaves, the clothes, and ALL THE SEASONAL FLAVORS! Fall is my favorite season to cook and bake (followed closely by Christmas but we'll wait for that). There are so many warm and comforting flavor… Continue reading 4 Easy Meals for Guests
If you grew up in a church then there are two particular stories that you are probably familiar with. The story of Mary and Martha, and the story of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. Most people use the story as Mary and Martha to illustrate how we should focus more on worship than on things of… Continue reading Martha and Jesus: A Lesson in Priorities
One of my favorite events to throw, or attend, is game night. Not video games. Board games. It's so easy to throw up a few tables, stack games everywhere, set out finger foods, and invite all your friends. It can be the easiest event you ever host! It requires very little planning, a small investment for… Continue reading How to Host A Game Night
You have the perfect guest room. You love being the hostess. You love bringing people into your home and pampering them with love and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. But now it's your turn. You're the guest. The roles have switched and now you have to remember how to be a good guest. Just because… Continue reading Gracious Guest
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