Keep open house; be generous with your lives.

   Matthew 5:15,16

We've just spent the weekend in Sydney with some wonderful family and friends.  As much as it's difficult to get away with two small children, it's worth it to visit people who are special in our lives.


I love these verses from the Bible.  They're a reminder about our purpose in life - to know God and help others to know him, too - and that the best way to do that is to share our lives by walking alongside people and sharing the ups and downs of the journey.


I want to encourage you at the start of this new week to make the most of the relationships around you.  Think of a way to be especially kind to someone whom you take for granted.  Get in touch with a friend you haven't talked to in a while. Write that note or email of encouragement that you've been dwelling on for over a month.   Invite someone into your house for a cuppa, a meal, a chat.  Keep open house, be generous with your life.  It's your chance to make a difference!