I have struggled with hospitality most of my adult life, but God has given me opportunities to grow in this area. Thanks for the reminders to just be me. People like authenticity, not perfection. One of my favorite hosts is a mother of 4 who has multiple dogs and her house is usually in various stages of construction from her husband's hobby. The dishes are dirty. The floors are unkempt. Dog hair and toys are everywhere. But we always have the best times together. She knows how to be present with me. When I host, my nervousness tends to send me into frantic cleaning mode (or it used to). I'm getting better at not sweating the messiness of life.
Thanks, Danielle. I’m honestly glad I’m not the only one that struggles with this. Makes me not feel so crazy! I love that you’ve had a similar experience to mine — feeling so peaceful at someone’s house even in the midst of chaos. It helps me understand what’s truly needed to create an atmosphere of peace, belonging, and hospitality.
Hosting is more than just having people over. It is about creating warmth, offering ease, and letting your space speak comfort. Whether you are the main host or co-hosting with someone else, it is the little things serving with grace, being present, and making guests feel truly seen that leave lasting impressions. Hospitality, to me, is a heart posture. It is not about perfection, but about peace, presence, and genuine care.
Exactly, Sae. It’s about the heart posture. I remember once that someone said what people will remember most from interactions with you is how you make them feel. I want people to walk out of my house feeling valued, worthy, & loved.
This is one of my favorite reads yet! I have loved all our times of hosting, co-hosting, and the conversations that follow. Thank you for your words, your flaws, and all you are. (and, I'm still eternally grateful you taught me how to program that suuuuper complicated coffee maker)
I have struggled with hospitality most of my adult life, but God has given me opportunities to grow in this area. Thanks for the reminders to just be me. People like authenticity, not perfection. One of my favorite hosts is a mother of 4 who has multiple dogs and her house is usually in various stages of construction from her husband's hobby. The dishes are dirty. The floors are unkempt. Dog hair and toys are everywhere. But we always have the best times together. She knows how to be present with me. When I host, my nervousness tends to send me into frantic cleaning mode (or it used to). I'm getting better at not sweating the messiness of life.
Thanks, Danielle. I’m honestly glad I’m not the only one that struggles with this. Makes me not feel so crazy! I love that you’ve had a similar experience to mine — feeling so peaceful at someone’s house even in the midst of chaos. It helps me understand what’s truly needed to create an atmosphere of peace, belonging, and hospitality.
Such a fresh take on the idea of hospitality !
Thank you, Yogesh!
Hosting is more than just having people over. It is about creating warmth, offering ease, and letting your space speak comfort. Whether you are the main host or co-hosting with someone else, it is the little things serving with grace, being present, and making guests feel truly seen that leave lasting impressions. Hospitality, to me, is a heart posture. It is not about perfection, but about peace, presence, and genuine care.
Thank you for sharing.
Exactly, Sae. It’s about the heart posture. I remember once that someone said what people will remember most from interactions with you is how you make them feel. I want people to walk out of my house feeling valued, worthy, & loved.
This is one of my favorite reads yet! I have loved all our times of hosting, co-hosting, and the conversations that follow. Thank you for your words, your flaws, and all you are. (and, I'm still eternally grateful you taught me how to program that suuuuper complicated coffee maker)
And thank you for all you’ve taught me through it 💛