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Practicing Hospitality: The Joy of Serving Others Paperback – January 3, 2008

by Pat Ennis (Author), Lisa Tatlock (Author), Dorothy Kelley Patterson (Foreword)

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What makes a person or a home hospitable? Does hospitality call for a beautifully decorated home and a menu filled with gourmet foods, or can it be as simple as offering a friend a cup of tea?

In Practicing Hospitality two longtime professors (and practitioners!) of home economics provide both the theological base and the practical knowledge to understand and implement God's plan for hospitality. They provide a blend of theologically sound content, real-life illustrations, and practical application. They focus on developing both the Christian character and practical skills so the act of hospitality is a joy for the host and hostess and a source of encouragement for the guest.

Each chapter concludes with recipes and projects that provide readers with an opportunity to personally apply the book's content. Anyone seeking to grow in their knowledge of biblical hospitality will be richly rewarded by the biblical teaching and practical suggestions in this book.

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"Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock have served a rich fare of biblical teaching and practical application. With comprehensive scope and depth, this book provides tremendous motivation for obeying the biblical commands to practice hospitality-motivation rooted in the character and ways of God himself. Each chapter concludes with insightful questions and Bible studies, as well as practical tips and recipes. Practicing Hospitality will help readers grow in understanding and carrying out the biblical mandate of Christian hospitality in ways that honor the Lord."
―Bruce and Jodi Ware, Professor of Christian Theology; and his wife, Instructor in the Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

"In a world where it's easy to focus on my needs and my wants, Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock draw the reader away from self and toward others. Practicing Hospitality inspires you to model biblical love and equips you with practical, easy-to-apply advice."
―Glynnis Whitwer, author, Work@home: A Practical Guide for Women Who Want to Work at Home; Executive Director of Communications, Proverbs 31 Ministries

"I realized quickly while in the Home Economics program that Dr. Ennis and Dr. Tatlock practice the kind of hospitality they teach. In Practicing Hospitality the authors offer us a rich biblical and practical volume, and its principles will prove to be a blessing to Christian women who seek to implement them."
―Robin Contreras, pastor's wife, missionary, homemaker

About the Author

Pat Ennis (EdD, Northern Arizona University) is the distinguished professor and director of homemaking programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She previously served as the establishing chair of the Home economics/family and consumer science department at the Master’s University. She has authored or coauthored several books, resides in Burleson, Texas, and blogs at theEverydayHomemaker.com.

Lisa Tatlock is coauthor, with Pat Ennis, of Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God and its companion volume, Designing a Lifestyle That Pleases God. She regularly speaks to women’s groups and write articles on various topics.

Dorothy Kelley Patterson (DTheol, University of South Africa) is professor of theology in women’s studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where her husband, Paige Patterson, is the president. She is the author of many books, an active homemaker, a frequent speaker and Bible teacher at women’s conferences, and a mother and grandmother.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway; Illustrated edition (January 3, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581349424
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581349429
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches

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Pat Ennis is a Certified Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics) Educator. She is the author of Precious in the Sight of God, the Fine Art of Becoming a Godly Woman, Becoming a Young Woman Who Pleases God, and God Is My Strength, 50 Biblical Responses to Issues Facing Women Today. Pat co-authored, along with Lisa Tatlock, Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God, Designing a Lifestyle that Pleases God, and Practicing Hospitality, the Joy of Serving Others. The Christian Homemaker's Handbook, co-authored with Dorothy Patterson, is a collaborative effort with 22 key leaders in Women's Ministry. She is also a contributing author to Pearl Girls, Experiencing Grit, Encountering Grace, Think Biblically, Recovering a Christian World View, Daily Devotions for Writers, The Devotional for Women, and The Psalms and Proverbs Devotional for Women.
Pat's life's mission is to
* Love her Lord with ALL of her heart (Matthew 22:37).
* Walk worthy of her calling (Ephesians 4:1-3).
* Train the younger women to fulfill the Titus 2 mandate so that God's Word will not be discredited (Titus 2:3-5).
Visit Pat's blog at http://www.theeverydayhomemaker.com
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Rhiannon M.

Love It

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018

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I reread Marie Kondo's magic of tidying up before I read this book. As my house is becoming what I want I am excited to extend hospitality.. This book gives recipes, practical advice and a reminder to begin hospitality with the family already at home!

Every woman should read this book.

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Joanna

This book takes hospitality to a much deeper more meaningful level!

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2015

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This is a great book. I thought I knew what hospitality was and that I was good at it, BEFORE I read this book! This book takes hospitality to a whole new level and gets our focus off ourselves and onto using our homes and resources to bless others and show them God's love.
It's a great book to use for a ladies small group study.

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Kacey

Great read for every Christian

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015

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I enjoyed learning about the biblical principles of hospitality. I highlighted quite a few tips, scriptural references and questions that I plan to use in my own home. My only negative experience with this book is that the tables and charts aren't formatted properly for mobile devices which made reading of some of the content difficult and even impossible in some instances.

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mamma

great reference book

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013

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this book is full of great information. It challenges you in many areas of carrying out hospitality. Filled with Bible references along with practical suggestions. I will keep this on my shelf as a reference and use it as a gift to new brides.

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Michelle R. Beauch

Great book...lot of scripture!

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013

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I love the Bible so to go through this book was a real treat! Do wish it had more practical application though. Many young people do not know how to even cook from scratch, use basic sewing techniques, how to clean and organize etc so I decided to teach a Hospitality class in my home! I used each chapter as a spring board to teach basic techniques over 8 weeks, once weekly sessions.
Very good insight and right on Biblically! Great resource! Did like many of the recipes in the back of each chapter as well.

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Nicole

Timely for all in todays society

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019

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This book is everything I was looking for and more. Love the illustrations and recipes.

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Madea

Just what I was looking for

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2011

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It's all about "serving". This book is very helpful for one to become a humble servant, and enjoy it. I would recommend it to anyone that has trouble being hospitable or who wants to better their joyful hospitality. God said we are to be servants.

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Hannah

Not so great

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016

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This book felt like a bunch of lists. It was so hard to engage when everything is written in bullet points.

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