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“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 Most of us have experienced hard times, when we were down and out and in dire need of a hand up. Regretfully, we often take for granted the blessings God and others share once our needs are relieved or our conflicts are resolved. However, giving doesn’t stop with receiving. If someone can’t ...

“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” I Peter 4:9 “Welcome! So glad you’re here. Grab a seat on the glider and let me pour you a cup of tea.” Okay. I know you’re not here. I was daydreaming. But, wouldn’t it be great to visit on the porch like two old friends while sharing our blessings or burdens and edifying and encouraging each other? A warm welcome makes for a lovely day. Ever ...

“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” Hebrews 12:28 It’s hard to show hospitality without showing some form of reverence or respect for guests. Few people feel welcomed in a place where they are treated irreverently or with disrespect. Unfortunately, we tend to justify our treatment of ...

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 Friendly faces show hospitality. All we have to do is smile. Smiles show kindness and warmth that welcomes others into our spaces and conversations. We all have access to one and they’re portable.  Sincere smiles can melt cold hearts or ...

“For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” I Peter 3:17 Showing hospitality to others can be exhausting, especially when our efforts are rejected or aren’t appreciated or reciprocated. It hurts to be discouraged, disrespected, or discounted while extending the hand of kindness to people in need. It’s also hard to encourage people who ...