Six Low Maintenance Ideas for the Hospitality-Challenged Woman

By Christina Darnell

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”1 Peter 4:9

The Scriptures are clear that God desires us to practice hospitality, but the thought of planning and hosting an event gives me heart palpitations and threatens to crack my already maxed-out schedule. God still asks that I make it a priority, so what is a hospitality-challenged woman to do? For those of us born without the hospitality gene, here are six practical, low-stress ideas on reaching out to others and building quality relationships.

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4 responses to “Six Low Maintenance Ideas for the Hospitality-Challenged Woman”

  1. Ann Wayne Avatar

    Christina,
    Loved your article on low maintenance ideas for the hospitality challenged woman. I do have the gift of hospitality and sometimes overdo for guests. Your ideas reminded me that it is OK to simplify. Thanks for the tips.
    Blessings,
    Ann

  2. Melissa Vernon Avatar
    Melissa Vernon

    I loved this article! It not only has some great ideas, but is written from a fresh, honest and humble perspective! Great job on this one!!! -Melissa Vernon

  3. Gail Purath Avatar

    Great article with lots of practical advice! My favorite is “Keep it simple”–something that makes giving hospitality so much more doable!

  4. Serena Avatar
    Serena

    Christina, great article! I was just thinking about having a party at my house sometime, and I am a bit hospitality challenged too! Thanks for the advice, I will definitely use it if/when I have my get-together!