But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will
Welcome to the Party
“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.” —Matthew 10:40 n Another word for “receives” is “welcomes”—so, reading this scripture passage in
"People Look East. Love, the Guest, is On the Way"
See, I will send my messenger who will prepare the way before me. —Malachi 3:1 n In looking through old files recently, I ran across a letter tucked away that
Love and Servanthood
For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son! —John 3:16 n Christmas time is a time for families to gather to show love to each
Emmanuel at Our Table
Keep loving each other like family. Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it. —Hebrews 13:
Welcome In Stangers
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you
Welcome In Family
“Truly, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.” —John 13:20 (NLT) n Thinking of my childhood years
A Warm Welcome*
“… I was a stranger and you welcomed me. … Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of
An Innkeeper Speaks
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 n My inn is always open.
Extending Welcome
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. —Romans 15:7 n Growing up in a small town has many advantages. One perk for me