A Life That Says Welcome

I just finished reading, A Life That Says Welcome: Simple Ways to Open Your Heart & Home to Others. I already knew the Bible commanded me as a Christian to be hospitable, but it wasn't until reading this book that I realized how many ways I can do just that. Ehman discusses meal planning, overnight guests, hospitality on the road, decorating, family first, cleaning, organizing and just plain old blessing people. The book is packed with recipes and creative ideas you can use to minister to other people. I must say, I've been challenged by reading this book and hope to put into practice what I've learned. Hospitality seems to be a forgotton thing in our culture but I want it to be a very purposeful thing in my home.

**My Michigan friends might be interested in knowing that Karen Ehman is from Michigan and even sends her kids to Camp Barakel every summer. She's a well known speaker too - I wonder if she has ever spoken at Barakel?