Practicing Hospitality

This practical resource defines biblical hospitality andillustrates how all believers can practice hospitality from abiblical perspective. What makes a person or a home hospitable? Does hospitality callfor a beautifully decorated home and a menu filled with gourmetfoods, or can it be as simple as offering a friend a cup oftea? In Practicing Hospitalitytwo longtime professors (andpractitioners!) of home economics provide both the theological baseand the practical knowledge to understand and implement God's planfor hospitality. They provide a blend of theologically soundcontent, real-life illustrations, and practical application. Theyfocus on developing both the Christian character and practicalskills so the act of hospitality is a joy for the host and hostessand a source of encouragement for the guest. Each chapter concludes with recipes and projects that providereaders with an opportunity to personally apply the book's content.Anyone seeking to grow in their knowledge of biblical hospitalitywill be richly rewarded by the biblical teaching and practicalsuggestions in this book.Ennis, Patricia A. is the author of 'Practicing Hospitality', published 2008 under ISBN 9781581349429 and ISBN 1581349424.