Hospitality often seems like a dying art thanks to our busy, go go go society.
Yet, hospitality is so important that the Bible is filled with sayings about it.
One of my favorites is:
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares – Hebrews 13:2”.
Even if you make the time to be hospitable, you may still be worried about the financial cost to do so. Making others feel welcome in your home, however, does not have to require a lot of additional money.
With some strategic planning on your part, you can welcome others into your home and be an accommodating host without damaging your budget.
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have food on hand as teens are always hungry!
There are simply yet tasty foods you can stock for this purpose. A homemade loaf of bread along with butter, jam, and nut butter can go a long way and tastes delicious. Consider buying popcorn kernels so you can pop your own popcorn, perfect for study groups and movie night, plus, it’s so cheap!
Simple Drinks To Offer
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on fruit drinks and soda pops.
If you want soda, stock up when it goes on sale, but for many parents, that strategy doesn’t work because their kids drink the soda all up when they see an abundance.
Instead, offer more healthful frugal drinks like sun tea, coffee, tea, and water.
Double Your Meals
When I was young, I had a best friend, Cindy. Cindy’s mom never, ever cooked. Cindy and her brother just lived off simple meals they could put together with canned and microwavable foods. Not surprisingly, Cindy often found ways to invite herself to Sunday dinners at my house. For several months, this drove my mom crazy as our money was tight, and she didn’t want to feed Cindy every week. However, after a few months, she automatically made our Sunday dinners a bit bigger to account for Cindy’s inevitable presence. She even took on a positive attitude by reminding herself that at least once a week Cindy got a nice, home cooked meal. After we grew up, Cindy told me how much she enjoyed having Sunday dinner with us.
Hospitality is something highly recommended and praised in the Bible, and it’s something that can make us feel good if we offer it with an open and giving heart. A tight budget doesn’t have to stop you from being hospitable.
How do you practice hospitality when your resources are limited?
Source: biblemoneymatters.com