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Encouraging Edifying Conversations During Hospitality

by on Apr 15, 2011 in missions & ministry

Unique lives sit face to face across a table. Each possessing a heart that naturally yearns for love, friendship, and acceptance. Part of the beauty of hospitality is the conversation that is shared. The lives that open up and glean wisdom from one another. The hope imparted as we share a bit of our lives [...]

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Hospitality: To Bless or Impress?

by on Apr 13, 2011 in missions & ministry

Guest post by Trina Holden I looked around our screen porch in dismay. This space we loved to use as an out-door dining area had become a pigsty.  “I need someone I care to impress to come over so I am motivated to clean the porch!” I thought. Then I laughed as I realized, thanks [...]

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The Best (and Most Overlooked) Way to Prepare Our Home for Guests

by on Apr 11, 2011 in making a home, missions & ministry

Written by monthly contributing writer, Kat. We run around the house frantically cleaning, tidying, organizing and decorating. We hide things in closets, stuff them under beds and mask all our imperfections so our guests will feel comfortable in our austere house. And we miss the point. Perfection Is Not The Point The goal of hospitality [...]

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Practicing Hospitality with Kids

by on Apr 08, 2011 in missions & ministry

I have been blessed to observe my little girl lately and the delight she finds in showing hospitality to others! She loves offering popcorn or water to those who come through our day. She is catching the vision. Even at such a young age, we can encourage a heart of love and service towards others [...]

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A Call to Practice Hospitality

by on Apr 06, 2011 in missions & ministry

Only one life, twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last. – C.T. Studd “The most important consideration is that hospitality is a reflection of God’s nature. God is a welcoming God. He pursues and extends relationship, meeting needs and providing safety. As we model a life of invitation, employing our resources [...]

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Frugal Herbal Hospitality

by on Apr 05, 2011 in missions & ministry, recipes & kitchen tips

I love regularly heating up a pot of tea to serve guests. Many relationships have been built and hearts ministered to over a steaming, fragrant cup of tea in our home. However, with the rise in grocery prices, the cost of purchasing boxes of tea bags at the grocery store can really add up; especially [...]

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Q & A’s for Mission-Minded Families: SIMPLICITY

by on Jan 17, 2011 in building the family, missions & ministry

by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. Ann’s monthly contributions will be in a Q & A style format, as we hear her heart (balancing raising 7 children while also being passionately involved in missions). Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING: How do you keep your heart free of clutter? A. ANN @ MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES: We [...]

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Missional Homemaking – Listen Now!

by on Sep 26, 2010 in missions & ministry

It was a wonderful privilege to speak at the Selah conference this past weekend at George Fox University. I was nervous as can be, and yet God’s grace was definitely present working in and through me as I spoke for two hours – the same session back to back – to nearly 200 ladies. I [...]

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Passports for Missions: Just for Fun & Just in Case!

by on Jun 25, 2010 in missions & ministry

This post is written by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. As passionate homemaking women, we love our Lord, our families, and our homes; yet at followers of Jesus, we also need His passion for the world, His kingdom, and the lost. Have you ever considered traveling internationally, or taking a family mission trip? When [...]

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How To Be Well-Travelled Without Leaving Home

by on Jun 16, 2010 in building the family, missions & ministry

This post is brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Vina Barham. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, travel was a big part of my life. Growing up in the Philippines, we traveled often to nearby [...]

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