Where Does Hospitality Begin?

***I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Shari Johnston. Shari is one of those women ready and willing to doll out encouragement when others need it most. I love Shari’s message below and her heart behind it. I think the topic of hospitality is often overlooked by those who feel like they don’t have the perfect house, the perfect set up, the perfect recipe. Whether you are married with a housefull of beautiful furniture or single with a small and quaint apartment, hospitality is a word for YOU. Check out Shari’s thoughts below… Where does the Gift of Hospitality … Continue Reading »»

Forgiving Friends

*****While I’m on my blogging break I invited a couple of friends to share their thoughts. Meet my super sweet friend, Ryan Smith. Ryan is not only a LIVE IT OUT! blog reader but she is also a friend in real life–we live in the same town. This is so fun for me to have one of my “girls” write for the blog! Read more about Ryan at the bottom of the post. Enjoy   Do any of you ladies feel challenged when it comes to forgiveness? Does your otherwise generous and loving heart cringe at the thought of having … Continue Reading »»

A Date With Jesus

***While I’m on my blogging break, I can’t wait for you to meet my friend Lindsay Snyder. Check out Lindsay’s guest blog below. I know you will love her thoughts on spending quality time with Jesus.   Have you ever taken the 5 Love Languages Test? If not you should try it, it’s free! Go to www.5lovelanguages.com  and press the “click here to begin”! Basically what the test is searching for is how YOU uniquely feel and show love!  You tend to LOVE someone the way you feel loved. I think sometimes we assume the way we “feel” loved is the way … Continue Reading »»