Wednesday, April 11, 2012
How Hospitable is your Home?
We received, what I thought was a great compliment the other day. My oldest daughter asked if a few of her friends from college could come and stay with us for Easter since they lived so far away.
During a late night talking session, one of them, who goes to a Christian college but grew up in an unbelieving home, said that our family was way more normal than they thought we would be. I guess they thought that Christian homes were stuffy and unfun.
I took this as a compliment that someone would come to the realization that being a Christian can be a fun and “normal”. We did have bunches of fun, going to the park to play basketball and tag, also playing games at home and just hanging out. I hope that we gave them a good picture of what their family life could look like one day, in their Christian home.
I wanted to remind you all too, to have a home that has boundaries and rules to follow and yet is still a great place to be. After all getting down and playing right at the stage that they are in is they best way to have the opportunity to teach them.
Jeannie
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Homemaking,
Kids,
Life,
Teenagers
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Jeannie, what a lovely compliment. I enjoyed this sweet post xo
ReplyDeleteHey it's Cheri from Its So Very Cheri--stopping by from the Linky Party Hop. Thanks so much for joining in. I really enjoy getting to know new bloggers. I try to comment back to as many as I can because I really would love to sit around sipping on a lemonade and enjoying chatting in person. I am following you and would love to have you following me as well.
ReplyDeleteYou planted a seed that will grow in her heart forever.
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Cheri from Its So Very Cheri
That is a great compliment. There is nothing worse than visiting a home and feeling out of place or unwelcome. You sound like a great family!
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Have a great weekend!
Theresa
Theresa’s Mixed Nuts
That's so great that you and your family were a great example of a fun-loving, normal Christian family, Jeannie! Great thoughts!
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