My latest review is of the book, Open-Door Living, written by Jen Schmidt. Jen is a popular speaker, worship leader, and is passionate about helping people find ways to show God's love through hospitality. She actually wrote her book, "Just Open the Door" about that very subject. I received this book from B&H Publishing, and in turn agreed to write this review.
First of all, this book looks like one that you would leave on a coffee table. It has a beautiful hard back cover that would look very nice anywhere in a home. This book is about 100 pages, and is not a book that you just read through. It contains recipes, beautiful pictures, artwork, and a lot of ideas of the "how to" of hospitality. You can read it in one setting if you would like to, but I think you should go slowly and try all Jen's ideas :)
Jen shares that we do not have to have a special gift to entertain, and be hospitable. Hospitality is for anyone that is willing to just open her/his door. She gives examples of how to entertain on a small and bigger budget. Simple or Grand. No time, or can plan for hours. Jen covers all the possible scenarios.
I like to entertain, and open up my home, and after reading this book, I am excited to try many of Jen's ideas. I think women in general would love this book. Thank you B&H for giving me this book.
