Karen Mains distinguishes between Hospitality and Entertaining: Entertaining says, "I want to impress you with my home, my clever decorating, my cooking." Hospitality, seeking to minister, says, "This home is a gift from my Master. I use it as he desires."Hospitality aims to serve.
Entertaining puts things before people. "As soon as I get the house finished, the living room decorated, my house cl...
2. Hospitality vs. Entertaining
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Karen Mains
The following differentiation between “hospitality” and “entertaining” was made by Karen Mains in Open Heart, Open Home:
Entertaining says, “I want to impress you with my home, my clever decorating, my cooking.” Hospitality, seeking to minister, says, “This home is a gift from my Master. I use it as He desires.” Hospitality aims to serve.
Entertaining puts things before people. “As soon as I get...
