5 Ideas for Making Friendsgiving Memorable
Turkey. Ham. Pumkin pie. Mashed Potatoes. Whether we are hosting Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving Dinner, food is usually considered the main […]
4 Tips for Planning a Manageable Friendsgiving
Two months after moving to Cleveland, my church’s singles’ group—the Young Professionals—discussed the possibility of hosting Friendsgiving, a Thanksgiving celebration
How to Minister through Our Homes
When setting up my first apartment, I was quite surprised when my major ministry purchase turned out to be a
5 Tips for Designing Your Command Center
I have never forgotten this advice from a college chapel message by Dr. Dale Atkins: “Write your plans in pencil
5 Tips for Making Home a Refuge
A couch is the landing-place of the home. Where we crash at the end of the day. Where we fellowship
What Is a Home?
About two years ago, a realization struck me as I wandered among Hobby Lobby’s wall décor: I don’t have to
The Unexpected Path: Better? Or Just Bigger?
One Saturday afternoon, I roamed through the home goods section of Ross Dress for Less. At the back of the
Where Do We Find Our Purpose?
I sat in the doctor’s office answering question after question. As my new doctor asked a series of questions about
You’re Invited
On my first Easter Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio, I learned that hospitality is about welcoming people in—whether you are ready