Hi, and welcome to the Five Word Prayers Daily, a Five Day a Week, Daily Devotional where we share the word, prayers, in our heart.

I'm Lisa Whittle, and I welcome you to just five minutes with me, which I trust and pray will be five minutes well spent.

I adore my guest today, founder of the movement, turned book, and product line called the turquoise table, Kristen's shell. I was trying to think back to when

I met Kristen, and I'm not even sure. Years ago, maybe at a blogger's conference called Alum, I don't

even know. And it really doesn't matter because what matters is we've done real life together

since then. I've been in her home on multiple occasions. She's cooked for me, which is the

grandest thing. Kristen is a mother and wife and a crazy creative with a new podcast. But what I love

the most about her is she literally started this movement called the turquoise table, turquoise

colored tables in front yards where neighbors gather and talk and do life,

because that's who she is.

She's a gatherer, a people lover.

And there was no better person to talk about the ministry of hospitality than Kristen,

which is why she's on the show today.

So talk away, my friend.

We're ready to learn from you.

As someone who struggles with perfection, I tend to make things so much harder than they need to

be. On more than one occasion, I have found myself thinking,

hmm, wouldn't it be great to invite the neighbors over for a casual supper? No big deal, right?

My intent seems good. But then here's what I do. I spiral into the planning phase. What should I

make for dinner? Should we eat inside or outside? Should we even have

dinner? Maybe brunch is better. Oh, I know. I'll make that new egg croissant dish I've been meaning

to try. I wonder where I've even stashed the recipe. Sound familiar? If not, well, welcome to a

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