Romans 12:13

I was perusing other blogs I read and one of my bloggy friends posted a question about being hospitable. She asked how do we practice hospitality?

Romans 12:13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

What a very simple verse. Then of course I was curious about the definition of
hospitality.

Hospitable:
–adjective
1. receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
2. characterized by or betokening warmth and generosity toward guests or strangers: a hospitable smile.
3. favorably receptive or open (usually fol. by to): to be hospitable to new ideas; a climate hospitable to the raising of corn.
4. Favorable to growth and development; agreeable: a hospitable environment.

So now I'm thinking and wondering what this will look like in my everyday life.  What can I do to put this into practice.  I remember one of our Elders tell about this lady that baked bread every week and gave a loaf to the visitors at her church.  How cool would that be to be visiting a new church and someone introducing themselves then giving me something they had baked from home.  I think I would go away from a place like that thinking how kind the gesture was.

This week I'm going to talk to my boys and see what kind of ideas they may have and how we can practice hospitality.  I love how God uses just about anything to get my attention!

So, what will you do to practice Romans 12:13 this week??