I have an aunt who is so concerned about keeping her house immaculate… It takes precedence over her own family and guests. She has deemed her relationship with that house to be Of greater importance han her relationships with her family, the few friends I’ve ever seen come visit… Even with her own husband from what I have observed. Now God says we are to open up our homes, and our earthly belongings to those around us oz around us. In doing so we not only please God 1st and foremost, But we treat others with love and a welcoming it’s welcoming that may sooth and satisfiy wounded,, yearning ❤ as well as our own.*

“”Nothing makes a person feel more at home than a warm welcome!” (and nothing less so – than a cold one).

*With the exception of an occasional friend, the moral robust family member and a somewhat cranky husband, “Our House” looks as beautiful – and… as empty as ever!

• Title credited to Graham Nash – sung by the great Crosby, Stills , Nash & Young .