Quotes about Hospitality

He could only say the one thing he was afraid to say: Will you hide in my house, master?

Say 'Hello' in tones that bespeak how pleased you are to have the person call.

This is the meal pleasantly set . . . . this is the meat and drink for natural hunger, It is for the wicked just the same as the righteous . . . . I make appointments with all, I will not have a single person slighted or left away, I will not have a single person slighted or left away, The keptwoman and sponger and thief are hereby invited . . . . the heavy-lipped slave is invited . . . . the venerealee is invited, There shall be no difference between them and the rest.

And they ate supper before they said grace...Oh, um...she moved into his house, stayed awhile, and then they got married.

Lord, You're the only one here who knows what You're doing, so we ask that You come hang out with us a bit. Be the guest of honor at this table. Fill our conversations, our time, and our hearts. For"—Charlie pointed his voice in my direction—" they are the wellspring of life.

Little goat, when you are able, Come and clear away my table.

Faith's table is always laid, whether the invited guest sits down or stays away with a thousand excuses and pretexts.

I want my work to create space where people can meet God, rather than give them something they can "apply" to their daily life.

We must make every effort to extend a hand to the stranger, and continue to fight to make sure we don't give up on our American values.

One of the things I love most about being at home is that I'm comfortable there. And since we are the home of Christ, we need to make sure He's comfortable in us.

We provide them with roast beef and potatoes to build energy, but we neglect to give them kind words of appreciation that would sing in their memories for years like the music of the morning stars.

You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.