| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 02:18:54 AM
I was just reading an article about the biblical call to "welcome the stranger" and wondered how to apply that more often in my own life.
What do you do to be "hospitable" to friends and strangers?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 6:31:33 PM
I try to smile at strangers, no matter what their race or what they look like. I also hold doors for strangers, and thank people who hold doors for me. I also try to be courteous to salespeople, no matter how many times they ask me if I need anything! I also like Nancy's saying about family and guests.
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 11:42:20 AM
I try to make a batch of something and take it to neighbors. I am that way. I make an effort to welcome new people because I live in such a hostile environment here that if I find out they aren't from here I make a huge effort.
It's all good!
http://mscountrygirl.blogspot.com/ |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 07:39:10 AM
My neighbors don't have anything to do with other neighbors. Oh, except when they had the hurricane and need to find some one with cash to borrow.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
|
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 7:50:59 PM
When I was travelling for work I met a person who also travels much of the year and is away from his family most of the time... Right now he is in the same metro area as I am.
My husband and I have invited him to dinner tomorrow. I hope it goes well.
On the other hand we have recently moved into a new neighborhood and have yet to meet most of our neighbors. How do we get acquainted? No one has showed up with a loaf of bread or a pie - as a new neighbor, should I take it to them?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 12:35:41 PM
I try to treat others like I would like to be treated. I always look who ever I am talking to in the eye. I chat with the clerk who rings me up or just tell the drive thru lady Good Morning. It is amazing how much people feel wonderful with just a hello or Good Morning.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
|
| Mikki |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 8:36:21 PM
I think it's going out of our way to make others comfortable and help them to feel welcome. Giving them the best seat, the best coffee mug, the best place setting. Putting others ahead of ourselves, but doing it with a giving heart and willing spirit.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/iloveyoumom
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
|
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 7:57:57 PM
I was just thinking about that today - I was watching a man who appeared to be a transient making his way really sloowwlly across the street in front of my car and it occurred to me to wonder what he was like as a kid, and that reminded me that each of us was a bright-eyed little person, full of possibility, and each of us is still one of God's children, and that I should try to see that child in everyone.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
|
| natesgirl |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 6:20:44 PM
I feel it is to do your best to make people feel welcome, in your home, in your life, in your presense. That's how I try to be. Doesn't always go that way though.
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
| Diane B Carter |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 3:15:22 PM
Treat strangers like you would like to be treated...How-ever in this date & time that could be dangerous...So I'll go with Just be nice!!!
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 2:06:50 PM
I think it means to share my life honestly with others with kindness.
It's all good!
http://mscountrygirl.blogspot.com/ |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 12:13:09 PM
Nancy- I love your saying- how true!! |
| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 07:58:10 AM
Being polite,making them feel welcome,& making them laugh.
http://www.mandolinbabe.info
http://www.mandolinbabe.net
@MandolinChick on Twitter
mando pickin & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 06:36:46 AM
What is that old saying, 'Treat your family like guests and your guests like family".
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| texdane |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 06:05:21 AM
Smiling at strangers, being polite, open, and offering at least something to drink when someone walks into my house!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 04:50:23 AM
Being kind, generous and considerate in any situation however difficult at times.
Oh happy day!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFeltedGnome
http://bellasaysitsso.blogspot.com/
http://theswappingcrafter.blogspot.com/ |
