Hospitality

Throughout our married life our home had an open door. Visitors of one type or another were always found around our table, and some living in our home. Our friends Pat & Dave would come to the rectory in Taunton and say that the bed and breakfast was perfect once again. We always loved that part of our life together, that sharing of our home and our table. So many laughs, so many memories are found in those moments. I have company in my home this week. I have not had company here since Marsha passed away. I don't know how many people I have offered the chance to get away to Myrtle Beach for free, but it is many. At last someone has come who believes that it was not just Marsha who loved to welcome people and serve people and allow our home to be an inn for the wandering. What a wonderful day yesterday, filled with good conversation and time to share memories. This guest also plays golf so we had a great day on a golf course although golf is not a necessary ingredient in a visit.

I have often said that one of the problems in the church is that many people want to use the gifts God has given them but few people are willing to receive them. What good is the gift of healing if nobody will receive the laying on of hands. What good is the gift of teaching if nobody will come to be taught. The Body of Christ is paralyzed because we want to be so independent that we don't need each other. Well that's what it feels like to not have anyone accept my gift of hospitality. This week feels good. Marsha & I loved having company and people felt loved, well I still do love to serve people and make them feel welcome in the home God has given me.