From the first page of the Bible, we learn that we have a Creator who spoke this world into existence, and that includes you and me. From a heart of profound love and a mind of omniscience, He laid out His plans and designs joyfully. Yet, we often struggle to understand ourselves because we don’t…
Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy this encore presentation of a piece we ran last year. The free printable is still available, so we hope you will download and enjoy it! We’d love to hear how you employed your own invitations during this Back-to-School Season! Send us a note at [email protected]. Back to School. It’s…
I find it very fun to have fun. I’m not quite sure where everybody else lands on this idea, but I am extremely motivated by fun. I find that much of life is hard and full of difficult things, so giggling and having fun is always such a treat. When I look back over my…
As a Christian that believes we are saved by grace through faith alone, why do I think it’s important to serve others, specifically by hosting? It’s not just important to serve, it’s important that when we serve we do it out of a heart of love and with joy. When we open up our homes…
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to welcome Tina Toedt to The Sublime Soiree blog today! Not only is Tina a wonderful friend, but she also is an author with great wisdom on retirement. Be sure to look for Tina’s upcoming book, The Art of Retirement: Opening the Next Door, available where books are sold in…
Editor’s Note: We recently polled several people with the following question on hospitality: “Proverbs 11:24-25 says, ‘One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings a blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.’ As you think about times that…
Jesus once said, “it is better to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), but have you ever noticed with God that when you do give, you receive so much unexpected return? This month, we are painting portraits of the inviter, and one of the glorious blessings we have noticed among inviters is that they glean…
If you are anything like us, you recognize that God not only is a hospitable and welcoming God, but that He also charges us, as His image-bearers, to do likewise. And while we love receiving God’s hospitality, offering it to others can feel daunting in this fast-paced world where we live. That’s why we so…
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