Ep 176 A Legacy of Gathering Around the Table with Betsy Pendergrass

Writer, speaker, gatherer, Betsy Pendergrass and I could be sisters. My southern sister from Tennesee. You will see why when you hear today's episode on making space at the table—a beautiful legacy of hospitality and mentoring. Betsy and her husband Taylor and their four kids know the significance of inviting one—or six—to join them at the table, living room or backyard.

More than ever today, Betsy says, people need connecting and to embrace God's love through our love, and live out from their identity as a child of God.

 

Betsy is hosting a giveaway all week long of her beautiful set of cards: DATE NIGHT CARDS. Leave a comment to be entered here on the blog, fb, instagram or send me an email at sue@welcomeheart.com 

 

This set of 10 date night cards was created to help married couples spice their conversations. Each card covers a different subject that couples can ask each other while on a date night, road trip, running errands or just use for a fun date night at home on the couch. These were created by both Taylor and me and that is why I think we have had so many men enjoy these cards and want to use them again and again. 

 

Betsy is taking a break from social media and her website for a bit.

 

Some Betsy gems:

• When you pray, ask the Lord, "Where's Your heart on this and how can I partner with You?"
• Invite two college students at a time. They will feel more comfortable bringing a friend (and let them bring their laundry!)
• We underestimate the power of prayer so we go through a house "cleansing" while praying through and over every room in the home. 
• People just want to be seen and heard and to know that someone has made a space for them.