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Now more than ever, the world is hungry to gather and thirsty for connection.Many of us wish to share a meal, share our faith, and share our lives with others. We want to open our home to friends and neighbors for the sake of meaningful community, but we’re overwhelmed with hospitality hang-ups. How do I extend an invitation? What will they think of my house or the food? Our welcome has been influenced by the messages of the world that tell us hospitality is about our ability to be, host, live, and cook a certain way.In Gather & Give, Amy Hannon inspires you to embrace the simple hospitality of the Bible that values connection more than perfection and people more than presentation. Amy shares scriptural principles and practical ideas to make everyday hospitality a natural, joy-filled part of your life. You will feel encouraged and equipped to view your home as: a holy wellspring of welcome to offer hope to a weary world; a strategic springboard for ministering to those around you; and the perfect platform for influencing others for Christ. Find freedom in knowing that the hospitality of the Bible is uncomplicated and effortless, that a welcome can be used by God to share His love and hope with the world, and that there is abounding joy in following the Lord in His hospitality command. Whether preparing shrimp and grits for a crowd or picking up barbecue with new neighbors, you can invite with intention, plate with purpose, and love others well.

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There's something unique and magical about serving people a homecooked meal that comes right back around and squeezes your heart. Living in the South for more than twenty years as a pastor's wife confirmed Amy Hannon's long-held belief that when you cook for people, they feel cared for. Love Welcome Serve is part of Amy's mission to help open your home and your heart and connect with folks over food. You will be encouraged and equipped to live out authentic, intentional, lifegiving hospitality right in your own kitchen. This beautiful cookbook offers simple, crowd-pleasing, comfort recipes that you can make on busy weeknights or on slow Sunday afternoons such as: Brown Sugar Chili over Cheese Grits Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Sam’s Pulled Pork Comfort Chicken Pot Pie Layered Spaghetti Pie Also includes: Recipes for dishes that stretch so that you can cook for crowds and still have time to enjoy their company Portable comfort meals that can be easily prepared and transported Suggestions for stocking your pantry and fridge so that you’re prepared to pull off a quick, yummy meal Helpful tips for making ahead, freezing, doubling, preparing, and taking shortcuts As the owner of Euna Mae, a destination kitchen boutique in Northwest Arkansas, Amy's hope is to encourage you to see that cooking for your family and friends is an enormous privilege and can create treasured memories and lifelong warm fuzzies. It's time to change the world one pot pie at a time!

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