There was a season of my life where I lived about 45 minutes away from everything that I was involved with: work, church, community group, friends’ homes, classes; you name it. During that time, I often spent spare hours between events at coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, or stores.
March 23, 2020
Part Three: The Example of Maria Mahalik
Maria Mahalik’s life does not fit in a box, and neither does her heart for hospitality. Widowed young with three small boys, she’s led a life of faith that would leave many of us gasping for air. In the midst of work and parenting and trials and ministry, Maria always makes time for people. Many have walked through the door of her home and found the door to Christ’s home.
February 24, 2020
Part Two: Meet Martha Clark
With a busy husband, eight kids, a dog, chickens, and a cluster of neighbors, Martha Clark has plenty of people around her! Yet her life oozes hospitality and countless souls have been fed, encouraged, discipled, and cared for at her kitchen table. Let’s see how she does it.
February 17, 2020
Part One: Talking with Sarah Krause
Sarah’s life is a welcome sign. A young math teacher fresh out of college, she has a lot on her plate, but never too much to ignore hospitality. Interviewing her was a huge treat, and we came away freshly inspired to live like Jesus. You’ll be encouraged no matter your age, but if you’re a younger woman, read on and glean some great ideas for how to change your world in an unlikely way.
February 10, 2020
Have you ever been blown away by a vision of what could be, challenged and inspired in a way that could upend your whole life? This book did that for me.
The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield casts a vision for radically ordinary hospitality. “Oh no!” you might be thinking. “Not another book about hospitality! My house isn’t up to snuff. I don’t have room. I can’t cook to save my life.”
July 1, 2019