Generous hospitality is a significant way in which God works through our lives to bless others, yet many of us feel ill-equipped and overwhelmed at the prospect, especially if we don’t have big houses and we are not wonderful cooks!
Carolyn Lacey encourages us to focus on the goal of hospitality, which is to reflect God’s welcoming heart, and shows us how we can all do that, regardless of our bank balance or living situation.
She explores seven ways in which we can reflect God’s character in the way we welcome others into our homes and into our lives, and so point people ultimately to Christ.
This practical and realistic book explores how to make generous hospitality part of everyday life without becoming exhausted and overburdened.
(Review written for 'Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)')
I love this book because it makes you focus more on Jesus and his generosity and welcome to us, and less on how clean our house is or how well we can cook a meal. I was particularly encouraged by how many other ways we can show hospitality to others - it doesn’t have to be Sunday lunch! We can reflect the hospitality Jesus shows to us with our time, money, prayers, energy, and much more. I’m really grateful for this book, thank you for writing it Carolyn!
(Review written for 'Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)')
Like many, I wondered if I had the energy to go back into opening our home joyfully again to others. Carolyn’s well timed read not only gives encouragement to do so but gives examples of how to do so in a meaningful way…
The seven chapters are easy to read, inspirational but more importantly Christ - centred. You don’t have to be superwoman - you just have to love the Lord and the people He puts in your path!!
(Review written for 'Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)')
An excellent practical exploration of what it means to welcome like Jesus. The content challenged my view of hospitality and encouraged me to offer welcome in a new way. The book is written in a really honest and accessible way sharing biblical truths that encourage us and offering practical tips that anyone can put into practice.
I would recommend for both new Christians and those who have been in the faith for many years. It was truly a blessing to read.
