June 24

In lieu of an official Bible study this morning, Tina invited the group over to her house for brunch.

As I stood nearby and watched her bustle around the kitchen, my thoughts were simple: in short, I loved her hospitality. She made an egg dish and oatmeal and had fresh strawberries and yogurt. And she provided a comfortable space where we could sit and visit with each other.

Given that this world is so often All About Me And What's Convenient For Me, I was thankful that she went the proverbial extra mile to express care for all of us. She certainly wasn't obligated to do so and it's a blessing that she did it anyway.