{"product_id":"becoming-a-person-of-welcome-the-spiritual-practice-of-hospitality-paperback","title":"Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Baghdassarian Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTod Bolsinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian hospitality is about people and relationships, not just spaces.\u003c\/b\u003e It goes beyond opening our homes or extending invitations-it's about cultivating a posture of welcome that reflects God's presence and generosity wherever we go. \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Person of Welcome\u003c\/i\u003e provides an expanded vision of hospitality as a spiritual practice, offering practical steps and thoughtful reflections for those eager to embody God's heart for welcome in their communities and lead others to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Baghdassarian Murray challenges common assumptions about hospitality and invites readers to reframe their understanding, shifting from outward performance to inward transformation. Through heartfelt stories from her Armenian heritage, contemporary community life, and years in church leadership, Murray offers a new vision of hospitality-one that moves beyond performance and privilege to a life shaped by God's welcome of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a posture of hospitality: Move beyond traditional ideas of hospitality and create authentic belonging wherever you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImitate God's welcome: Reflect God's act of offering himself to us by offering true connection and care to those around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead others to embody hospitality: While you expand your own view of hospitality, you'll also be equipped with theological and practical tools to help those you influence become people of welcome too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to become a person of welcome? This book offers the tools, inspiration, and guidance to help you live out a life of connection rooted in God's example. Don't wait to start this life-changing journey-purchase your copy today and take the next step toward embodying hospitality in every part of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Baghdassarian Murray (DMin, Fuller Seminary) is the director of spiritual engagement and innovation at Fuller Seminary's Center for Spiritual Formation. She is the author of \u003ci\u003ePray as You Are\u003c\/i\u003e, serves on the Ministry Collaborative Advisory Board, and previously served at Highland Park Presbyterian Church as the pastor of spiritual formation. Laura is also the founder of the Digital Silent Retreat Ministry, which is rooted in the practice of hospitality to provide brave and courageous spaces for people to connect with God and others (www.digitalsilentretreats.com). She lives in the Dallas area with her husband and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8.41 x 5.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966843617581,"sku":"9781514011942","price":21.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/cZ5uq33tF39781514011942.webp?v=1775539303","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/becoming-a-person-of-welcome-the-spiritual-practice-of-hospitality-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}