Hospitality In Action Blog

Neighbor Night I love the spring for many reasons, but specifically it's the time of year when my husband and I resume hosting our...

There is a lot to be said about Biblical Hospitality and I have spent many years of my life learning about and practicing this biblical...

While 2020 has been many things, it certainly hasn't been polite, and when we're all just trying to survive, manners and etiquette may...

Now, more than ever, the world needs to come together. And I don't just mean that metaphorically.

Most adults don't like to converse with their seat buddy, but I find children almost always do! So, if there is an opportunity to sit...

I was recently interviewed for a magazine where the writer asked me, “If you had to cite ONE example of how ballroom dancing has impacted...

We tend to think about hospitality in environments where we are trying to create an experience for our guests that is memorable, happy,...

Hand written notes seem to have gone to the wayside over the years. Advancement in technology has provided us opportunities for immediate...

When was the last time you were really taken aback by excellent customer service? I recently had a dear friend rave about her experience...

How many times do you say “No” to your customers? No matter what size business you operate, a single business cannot meet ALL the needs...

The lessons I learned as a young child and teenager about how to treat people is something that has stayed with me. Those lessons also...

“At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Many times,...

Do you have a hobby? Even as I write out that question, I can hear my friends who are moms of younger children laughing out loud. At...

Welcoming people into your church is not just about door greeters, although the greeters are very important. There are multiple ways and...

I think George Strait* attends my church. I’m almost sure of it, because many church members will quote one of his song lyrics,...

We sit in our churches very comfortably, we’ve been there for years. We have all the friends we want, and maybe even a few we don’t want....

I recently had lunch with a new practitioner of hospitality. She and I had become acquainted many years ago when we attended the same...

While my dad, a high school football coach, was thrilled to finally see a son born into the family, my mother wanted to make sure her...

Imagine it’s Thursday evening. It's been a long day at work and definitely one of “those” weeks! On the way home, you’re trying to figure...

While I have been successful in practicing hospitality through our nonprofit hospitality houses, over the years, I have sometimes...