Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

The Privilege of Hospitality

The Privilege of Hospitality
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.  Hebrews 13:2 This is an oft-quoted verse reminding us about Abraham’s visitation by angelic messengers. Though their identity was unknown to him, he provided for the strangers who then delivered the promise of…
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Receiving Hospitality

Receiving Hospitality
I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. Philippians 4:18 There is a biblical mandate for hospitality and God empowers us to carry it out. But what about receiving hospitality? How we accept hospitality…
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Hospitality and Me

Hospitality and Me
Practicing hospitality is a discipline and a gift, taught and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He gives us eyes to see the need and the heart to embrace those around us. The core of hospitality involves creating an environment for others to belong, and as part of belonging, to have needs met. It can be…
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Hospitality and the Church

Hospitality and the Church
God models hospitality for us. As His children, we must practice it as well. It needs to be apparent in us, not just as individuals, but together as His Body. There are two questions that press me for reflection. Are we, as a church, hospitable to the stranger, or the visitor among us? And equally…
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