“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him,how dwelleth the love of God in him?” I John 3:17 It does our hearts good to be treated like guests every now and then. There’s something special about being welcomed into someone’s space with a kind smile, tasty meal, comfy room, clean towels, mints or a hot cup of tea or coffee. ...
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Putting a Little Love into It
“And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.” I Corinthians 13:3 Lately, my heart just hasn’t been into showing hospitality. Can you relate? We lost my mother in the fall, we’ve had stressful family business to tend to, funds have been tight, our remodeling isn’t finished, relationships are strained ...
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“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 Doors serve one of two purposes. They make us feel safe inside or make us feel shut outside. Whether you feel safe or shut out depends on which side of the door you’re standing. It’s nice to be welcomed with a smile but it can hurt ...
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“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” 1 Peter 4:9 It’s horrible to feel left out of a social gathering. It’s even more uncomfortable to be invited and find there’s no seat or the only chair available is far from the conversation. Being relegated to sitting on the arm of a white sofa while balancing a paper plate full of greasy food on your lap is awkward. Simply put, this is no way ...
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