Becoming a person of welcome

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader

Title:

Becoming a person of  welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality 

Author:

Laura Baghdassarian Murray

Publisher:

IVP

http://InterVarsity Press

Date:

2025

Format:

Paperback

Length:

135 pages

Overview:

Author Laura Murray expands our ideas of welcome and hospitality using stories from her church ministry and family. She really opens our eyes to hospitality being more than place or presentation but our heart’s attitude and spirit as well as or perhaps more than. At the end of each chapter, she also includes a spiritual practice, i.e. centering prayer, non-judgement and others. The book is definitely a call to a greater closeness and caring with those we meet and greet each day.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Christians who desire to have a more welcoming spirit and attitude.

Christian impact:

Murray expands our ideas of what hospitality actually means to a Christian and the limits we put on it.

Also includes:

-acknowledgements

-questions for reflection and discussion

-notes for each chapter

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