What a gift to interview Tabitha Deller, fellow author, speaker and mom. Tabitha encourages us as she walks out a daily life of inviting, sharing the gospel, and "linking arms" with other women.

Highlights from my time with Tabitha:

Hospitality in any group of people doesn't always come easily.
We need to look for creative ways to expand our circle if God is calling us to do so.
Talk over with your husband, if you're married, about how often is comfortable for you both to host/gather, so you can keep your schedule manageable.
Find what's best for your family and then just do it!
Don't overcomplicate, build in margin for yourself, but then just put it on your calendar.
Start with small commitments and follow them through.
Just link arms with people and let them know they're not alone.

A few key quotes from our chat:

"We are called to do life together and walk together with our sisters in Christ, but God has also called us to be a light in dark places. He's called us to make disciples of all nations. He's called us to share the gospel… into a world that desperately needs the love of Christ." - Tabitha Deller

"People come to see you more than they come to see your things or your clean house." - Tabitha

"Things don't have to be perfect to honor God and to love on people." - Tabitha

"Keep it simple and start small." - Tabitha

"Preparation is key." - Tabitha

"Our availability is our greatest ability." - Tabitha

"We need to tend the home fires, but with an eternal perspective." - Angela

A key scripture:

""Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:19-21

At the time we recorded, we were in Advent season, and as this episode airs, we're already into Lent! Tabitha is leading a group of women through a study during Lent season, and you can join her here:

Related episodes:

How Do You Identify? (episode 33)

Ask Good Questions - Invite Genuine Community (episode 20)

Refine Your Focus: Pursue Community in Truth and Love (episode 21)

The Gift of Desperation and Community with Kera Freeman (episode 19)

When We Feel Afraid, But God is Bigger with Kim Russo (episode 7)

Find Tabitha online:

Tabitha's Website

Tabitha's "Stay" Lenten Online Study Community

Tabitha Deller on Instagram

Tabitha Deller on Facebook

Resources:

An excellent article on evangelism with friends and family
The Gospel Comes With A House Key (Rosaria Butterfield)
Before You Share Your Faith
How Do I Lead Someone to Christ?

Let's Connect:

Speak the Gospel With Your Life - Episode 36 with Tabitha Deller