Karen Ehman - Reach Out, Gather in: 40 Days to Opening Your Heart and Home

Karen Ehmans books are always delightfully fullhelpful, useful, playful, meaningful. Every chapter is brimming with personal experiences, practical tips, and deliciously simple recipes. Reach Out, Gather In is an ideal source of encouragement for those of us who might not have the spiritual gift of hospitality but really want to make others welcome. Friends, this is the book weve been waiting for.

Liz Curtis Higgs , bestselling author of The Girl s Still Got It

Karen is masterful at inspiring us to open our homes for heartfelt hospitality as well as beautifully showing us how to do this simply and with a generous heart. This book is soul-filling and heartwarming.

Sally Clarkson , host of the At Home With Sally podcast, author of Desperate , Own Your Life , and Awaking Wonder

As someone whos intimidated by hospitality, I need a guide, someone inspirational as well as practical. Karen Ehman will give you the confidence and courage you need to open your door and your heart in ways youve longed to but never knew howuntil now.

Holley Gerth , bestselling author of You re Already Amazing and life coach

We all want to make a difference in others lives, but so often we miss the opportunity right in front of us. Reach Out, Gather In is a compelling invitation to engage with the people who are a part of our every day and watch how God can use our simple acts of kindness to change a life! The best part? Karen Ehman has lived this way of life for years, and now she is showing us how we can too.

Ruth Schwenk , cohost of the Rootlike Faith podcast, author of The Better Mom Devotional , and co-author of In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake

Karens voice on hospitality is the mentorship women need. Spiritually rich and readily applicable, Reach Out, Gather In is a call to be the evangelist our communities need, simply by opening the door. From our heart attitudes to the practical habits of stocking a guest room, Karen will change your view of hospitality for good.

Phylicia Masonheimer , national bestselling author

Karen Ehman shares her gift of hospitality in this practical yet encouraging book. Reach Out, Gather In is a step-by-step guide for those of us who want to create space where others feel welcomed and loved. Whether in your heart or in your home, this book will motivate you to discover your gifts and share them with others.

Alli Worthington , author of Standing Strong: A Woman s Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence , speaker, and business coach

Karen mentors us in these pages. She beautifully connects heart and home, practical life and vision. She entertained me, motivated me, and held my hand with her words as I read.

Sara E. Hagerty , bestselling author of Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet , Unseen , and Adore

I would read anything Karen Ehman writes. I love her writing that much. Karen is the spiritual big sister we all need from time to time, and this devotional is some of her best wisdom. I also absolutely love the depth through the Greek and Hebrew word study throughout the devotional. This is a must-have!

Nicki Koziarz , bestselling author and Proverbs 31 speaker

Karen invites us into the beauty and simplicity of soul sharing. I say simplicity because we tend to overcomplicate hospitality, but Karens unique and creative approach in Reach Out, Gather In , makes it feel not only doable but enjoyable. And oh, let me tell you, the recipes are delectable!

Jeannie Cunnion , author of Mom Set Free

Karens warmth and love leaps off of the pages of this book, as she inspires you to reach out and gather others into your home. This book will equip you to take action, as she gives biblical and practical ways to show the love of God to others. Her recipes are an added bonus! They are golden.

Courtney Joseph , author and blogger at WomenLivingWell.org