Hello friend, and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
If there’s one thing homesteading has taught our family, it’s that true hospitality doesn’t wait for perfect timing or spotless floors. It happens in the middle of the everyday—in muddy boots by the door, a cluttered table full of garden harvest, or while stirring a pot of soup with little ones underfoot.
Hospitality, especially faith-filled hospitality, isn’t about putting on a show. It’s about making space—for others, for meaningful conversation, and for God to meet us right where we are. On our little piece of land in Georgia, we’ve seen how simple, Christ-centered hospitality can build community, offer comfort, and reflect His love in beautiful, ordinary ways.
Let me share how we’re learning to welcome others—mess and all—with grace, purpose, and open hearts.
You don’t need matching dishes or a Pinterest-worthy table to practice hospitality. Sometimes all it takes is a pot of soup and an open seat. We’ve welcomed guests in the middle of laundry piles and unfinished projects—because presence matters more than perfection.
Tip: Keep a go-to meal on hand (like soup and cornbread, chili, or a baked pasta) so you can invite others in on short notice without stress.
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” – 1 Peter 4:9
Our chickens, herbs, and garden harvest often make their way to our neighbors and guests. We love to share eggs, dried mint, or a loaf of fresh bread as a tangible expression of care.
Ideas:
Why it matters: These small acts become bridges. They show love in a language that’s rooted in creation and care.
Hospitality isn’t only about opening your home—it’s about opening your life. Some of our most meaningful visits have happened while I stirred a pot of apple butter or weeded the garden with a friend.
Don’t feel like you have to press pause on your day. Invite someone into it.
Examples:
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2
Faith-filled hospitality means more than warm food and friendly smiles. It means creating an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit is welcome. That could be through quiet music, spoken prayer, or simply making time to listen without rushing.
How we do it:
Encouragement: You don’t have to lead a Bible study to have a faith-filled home. Just be available. Let your life reflect Christ’s welcome.
We involve our kids in welcoming others. They help set the table, deliver baked goods, or greet guests at the door. Hospitality becomes part of our family rhythm, not a special event.
Why it matters: When our children see us practicing open-hearted living, they grow up believing that homes are meant to be shared, not just shown off.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
Faith-filled hospitality isn’t about impressing people—it’s about inviting them into the real moments of life and making them feel at home. Whether it’s a jar of homemade apple butter, a shared prayer over dinner, or simply offering a listening ear, these small acts speak volumes in a world that craves connection.
Here on the homestead, hospitality has become part of our family culture—woven into our meals, our chores, and our rhythms of rest. And friend, you don’t need to have it all together to begin. You just need a willing heart and a place at your table.
So here’s your invitation: start small, stay rooted in grace, and open your door to the beautiful ministry of welcome.
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