{"id":386,"date":"2012-02-02T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-02T16:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=386"},"modified":"2012-02-02T16:03:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-02T16:03:00","slug":"what-is-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=386","title":{"rendered":"What is Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Usually when people want to learn about hospitality they look to Martha Stewart or even Betty Crocker. Some good tips come from the Betty Crocker\u2019s Picture Cook Book, copyright 1950. I didn\u2019t know that I was supposed to \u201cnotice humorous and interesting incidents throughout the day to relate at dinner time\u201d or in my preparation for dinner guests, \u201cif you feel tired, lie down on the floor on your back, put your hands above your head, close your eyes, and relax for 3 to 5 minutes.\u201d[i]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>These suggestions may seem a bit odd, but in reality we want to have pleasant conversation during dinner and we, as hosts and hostesses would want to be refreshed for our guests (I know if you have this cook book you are running for it now to see what other suggestions this page holds).<\/span><\/div>\n
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Thefreedictionary.com defines hospitality like this. \u201c<\/b>Disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity; indicative of cordiality toward guests.\u201d <\/span>This definition is what we typically think of when we think about hospitality, treating guests well and being cordial. Showing them kindness with a welcoming spirit. But I\u2019d like to suggest that the Bible gives us another perspective on what hospitality means. Let\u2019s look at some biblical instances of hospitality:<\/span><\/div>\n
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