Life That Says Welcome Simple Ways to Open Your Heart & Home to Others

Great hospitality isn't about gourmet food or gorgeous d?cor (what a relief!) When it comes to hospitality it doesn't matter what size your house is, how it's decorated, whether or not it's spotless, or what you cook or don't cook. The secret to making guests feel comfortable is more about the condition of your heart than the condition of your home. A Life That Says Welcome helps you make others feel refreshed, rather than impressed, in your presence. It's packed with inspiring tips on how to decorate well on a budget make the most of your space (no matter how small) be prepared for unexpected company create delicious, simple dishes your guests will enjoy You'll be encouraged to not only open your home but to open your life as an avenue for God's love everywhere you go. "Karen's book offers a good background in hospitality and today's form of entertaining as well as excellent ideas on how to put theory into practice."-Emilie Barnes, author, speaker, founder of More Hours in My Day "Karen's practical strategies will help you open your heart and your home to whoever God sends your way!"-Jill Savage, executive director of Hearts at Home "If you've ever longed for someone to demonstrate what it means to truly make your house a home, then your prayers have been answered."-Lisa Whelchel, bestselling author of Creative Correction, The Facts of Life and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me, and Taking Care of the "Me" in Mommy Karen Ehman is a speaker for Hearts at Home and the coauthor of the popular Homespun Gifts from the Heart and Homespun Memories for the Heart.Ehman, Karen is the author of 'Life That Says Welcome Simple Ways to Open Your Heart & Home to Others', published 2006 under ISBN 9780800731397 and ISBN 0800731395.