I’m thrilled to have Stephanie share her turquoise table story with you today! These beautiful words and her moving story were recently published in her Dallas area neighborhood newsletter. Stephanie’s story has reminded me that front yard people span generations and the invitation to the table? It’s always open. Thank you Stephanie for sharing your story and for being Front Yard People! Front Yard…
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Hosting A Multigenerational Coffee
I heard my home phone ring, but couldn’t find the receiver. We never use our landline anymore. The calls are automated anyways — from the pharmacy reminding us to pick up a prescription or a pre-recorded political message. I felt a familiar nudge, the one that moves me into action. This time it prompted me to listen to the message…
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Invitation to The Turquoise Table
I just finished writing the first edition of The Turquoise Table newsletter. I’m so excited about the community that is growing and wanted to make sure you know you are invited to the table! What is The Turquoise Table? The turquoise table is a real place. Last year, after writing the series 31 Days of Outrageous Hospitality, I did something a little…
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A Big God Dream
Earlier this week, I posed the question on Facebook: If you were to receive a ridiculous amount of money with no strings attached, what would you do? Sitting outside at the turquoise table, reading the responses made me smile. Some of the answers were fun and silly – I mean it’s Facebook, right. Most of the people who responded shared…
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How to Welcome New Neighbors
Outrageous Hospitality Dare #6 How to Welcome New Neighbors Please join me for a 7 day challenge ~ An Outrageous Hospitality DARE. I’m collaborating this week with my friend Krista Gilbert at Meaning in a Minute. Sign up for the hospitality dare and receive a daily email which includes a short video of Krista and me presenting your daily dare. Seven days of simple, fun…
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31 Days: I Dare You!
Have you ever taken a dare? What about a double dog dare? Those are super hard to resist. What about a dare in the name of Jesus? To be honest, I’ve never thought of a dare in the name of Jesus. It makes me all squirmy. Like it might be sacrilegious or something. But, when I read these words by…
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