Want to be the Hostess with the Mostest? Are you afraid (like me) and being a hostess gives you anxiety and many meltdowns? Well, meltdown no more (or at least not as much!) Karen's book, "Reach Out Gather In, " will give you the tools to better be able to be a hostess; help you be more comfortable reaching out to others and lots of ideas right down to decor! :DI loved this book! The encouragement and inspiration I received from it to go outside my comfort zone and reach out more to others, as I go through this journey of life, came at the perfect time. I highly recommend this book both for the novice hostess as well as the more experienced person/hostess. :)

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of the book from the publisher.

I also love to read Karen Ehman’s writing! As I read, it’s as if she is sitting right across from me and sharing her heart!
She share her heart on hospitality and give easy easy to incorporate it into daily life. She also helped me get past the hesitation of working on being hospitable! She shares with humor and practicality! I also love that she gives cleaning tips/hacks and even some amazing recipes!! Can’t wait to try them out! 
I received an advanced copy for my honest review and also purchase my own copy.

Enjoying this second book I have read by this author.  She is a great writer and helps you to see the importance of seeking God in all things.
This 40 day challenge that will change your mindset about hospitality.  Opening your heart and your home is so important and I appreciate the way this author shared God’s word along with practical tips.
I always recommend her books to my friends.

This book breaks down hospitality and having a hospitable heart in such a great way. With tips on inviting others into our home and life to love them and allow them to see Jesus through us and tons of great recipes, Karen Ehman shared her experiences on having a hospitable home. 

I truly enjoyed reading Reach Out Gather In and I am excited to apply what I’ve learned to everyday life. I’ve always wanted my home to be a place where everyone feels welcome, and I believe it’s possible now after reading the tips Karen goes through in this book. 

I love how real Karen is in her writing, and sharing her personal experiences. It really brings the book to another level as we read about hospitality, but also about someone who brings it to life. After reading this book I know that even though I’ve never met Karen, I would be welcomed with open arms at her dinner table. And that’s the kind of Christ Like love I want to be an example of.

I really have enjoyed reading this book by Karen Ehman.  So often I feel like I am not a good enough cook/baker to host a meal or afternoon coffee get together or that my house is not clean enough or furniture is not new enough to welcome people in.  Karen shares how we can reach out to others and how we can make people feel loved and welcomed in our home and lives.  It isn't the best of cooks or houses but it is the "home" and person we are that make others feel loved and cared for.  So, find some new friends and "gather in" and make them feel welcome and cared for.

I enjoyed Karen Ehman's book Reached Out, Gather In. I loved how she looked at hospitality through the Bible and brought it into the current way of life. I have learned that you do not have to set up an elaborate dinner and a clean house to be open to hospitality. Sharing the love and fellowship is more important than having a spotless house. This opens many doors to showing the love of the Lord.

Hospitality, humor, and recipes, what more could you ask for in a book. Karen has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are sitting with her around a table, having a great cup of coffee and talking about life.

This book helped me to understand how I can have my home be more welcoming to others. I am excited to put into practice what I have learned and trying out some of those awesome recipes!

Karen Ehman is a fabulous writer and speaker which encourage you  to seek and serve God in the simplicity of your life. Certainly as Christians we have been called to be hospitable.  In Reach Out Gather In Karen not just encourages  you with a Biblical foundation to open your heart and homes for the people around us but also gives you amazing practical ways to be able to do it without feeling overwhelmed. From delicious recipes to very practical advices how to declutter your house. Keeping your home welcoming to everyone who gatheres in.. its a beautiful book!!!

Such a great book on sharing out hearts, lives and homes with others. How we can use our hospitality to show the love of God. As well as great recipes and simple ways to open your home and heart to people.