No Excuses

“But they all alike began to make excuses.” (Luke 14:18 NIV) Jesus was at the Pharisee’s house, apparently invited to a considerable feast. He noticed the guests clamoring for places of honor and gave instruction: take the cheap seats rather then running the risk of…

Dinner with Misfits

“The next time you put on a dinner, don’t just invite your friends and family and rich neighbors, the kind of people who will return the favor. Invite some people who never get invited out, the misfits from the wrong side of the tracks. You’ll…