Reflections of food & Justice at Christ’s Table I’ve heard various sermons & read commentaries on the reasoning behind Jesus turning over tables in the temple shortly before Passover. His cry, “You’ve made my Father’s house into a den of thieves.” One explanation that I have found most powerful & aligning with the heart ofContinue reading “Justice in the form of Inclusivity (Part 2)”
Category Archives: Hospitality
Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)
This is the beginning of a mini-series on bringing Justice, Mercy & Humility to your table. You can find the introduction on it, Micah 6:8. It was a warm summer evening with a cool breeze wifting up from the green belt behind our home, gently kissing us as we enjoyed time alone. It wasContinue reading “Justice, Mercy & Humility for Your Unique Family (Part 1)”
Vulnerability Births Hospitality
We take our seats around the table. We all have stories to share. Some of us eager than the next. Some of us so unfamiliar with the sound of our own voice–the story cannot break forth. When approaching hospitality, our inadequacies can often overtake our footing. We are left running far from the table. EscapingContinue reading “Vulnerability Births Hospitality”
Being a Blessing & Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whenever the summer fades and autumn begins, or winter days emerge, banana bread is comfort food. Our week has been a winter wonderland. Monday the snow began to fall with Tuesday being knee deep for the littles, and today well below freezing. Any plans that we had hoped for have taken a turnContinue reading “Being a Blessing & Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Hosting a Cookie Swap
When newly married, I was eager to have a cookie swap party. An opportunity to open my home to friends & acquaintances, to share our beloved cookie/candy to box up to take home. There were platters with printed tags for each friends goodie to match. Recipes of each cookie compiled into a book, andContinue reading “Hosting a Cookie Swap”
Hospitable Acts: Putting Your Phone on Mute
The other day I read a beautiful story from Janna at Simple Life Journey about her friend Emily. Emily does something altogether revolutionary in this day & age of instant communication by turning her ringing phone off while she is conversing with Janna. Janna becomes stunned & even allows Emily to answer the phone. WhatContinue reading “Hospitable Acts: Putting Your Phone on Mute”
Our Call towards Hospitality
I’m gripped with the image of the table. How powerful this tangible place where people gather can be used for over indulgence & sustenance, for community & exclusion of it, for encouragement & criticism. How this flat surface with four legs is so much more than a constructed piece of furniture. Leaving Relevant allowed theContinue reading “Our Call towards Hospitality”
Cultivating the Hearts of the Young
There I was with the sun shining in on me. Buckled in the green Ford next to my dad, while the truck bed was filled with gifts. Driving along the interstate until we encroached upon our exit. The little town was not like ones I had been to before. It was run down &Continue reading “Cultivating the Hearts of the Young”
Women & the Table
Today was marked with vitamin D pouring out of the sky, little people squealing with delight with sprinkled water kissing their face, moo cows eating apples from a loving mother’s hand & kindred spirits…mama’s on this journey with me. It was beautiful! I celebrated my 32nd year of life on Tuesday with Ben & myContinue reading “Women & the Table”
Preparing Your Table & Heart
My mind feels like my dutch oven filled with tough meat. I add spices & allow it to braise until it’s something tender & edible. I have had numerous conversations & ideas brewing in my head. Once one idea pops up, another quickly replaces it and I’m left feeling a bit overwhelmed by theContinue reading “Preparing Your Table & Heart”
Backdoor Hospitality 