In the 1979 film Being There, Peter Sellers’ character, Chance—a man who is not too bright—rises to power and prominence in Washington, D.C. by repeatedly being in the...
As I explore ideas related to hospitality, I’m constantly confronted with a healthy challenge: these ideas can’t remain concepts. I’ve got to put my hands and feet in...
I’ve been exploring the topic of hospitality as it relates to the call to community, and several sources have been great food for thought (no pun intended). Some,...
We were created to be in community, to encourage one another, and to live out life together. Hebrews 10:24-25 says it well (The Message translation): So let’s do...
At my recent wedding, eight of my favorite women stood by my side. My bridesmaids hailed from eight different cities, and those cities are often changing. Despite distance,...
Hospitality is an important issue of stewardship. In fact, opening up the home to invite others in can actually be one of the most practical ways to practice...
We are poised at the edge of a new Renaissance period. This could be one of the greatest chapters in human history if we have the right kind...
Near the end of the sixth day of the creation story we read, “Then God said, Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…” The phrase,...
One of my favorite hymns is “Joy to the World.” We usually sing it around Christmas, but for years I have thought of it as an Easter hymn....
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