{"title":"Victoria Duerstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoria Duerstock offers insightful works that explore the practice of faith through everyday acts of kindness and hospitality. Her writing invites readers to embrace spiritual growth by living out Christian values in practical, approachable ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e category, Duerstock's books provide thoughtful guidance on nurturing community and deepening one's relationship with God through ordinary moments transformed by extraordinary care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extraordinary-hospitality-for-ordinary-christians-by-victoria-duerstock-9781680996180","title":"Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare your heart and home to serve not only family and friends, but neighbours and strangers too! Make any space a haven of discipleship, connection, and comfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Christians, we sometimes forget the power of an open door to a lost world. Using our homes to live out our faith in the true model of the Great Commission is challenging in our busy, over-scheduled lives. But having a home that is always open and available is key to living in community with others and being missional in our thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautiful and inspiring book, wife, mom, and interior design enthusiast Victoria Duerstock offers simple and inspiring ways to prepare our hearts and homes to be open to friends, neighbours, and strangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need an immaculate or professionally decorated home to be hospitable. In fact, there is beauty in being honest with others about our lived-in spaces, and great value in being humble enough to live life together in the midst of imperfection. But it'll be a blessing to you and to your guests to create a space that reflects the beauty, peace, and joy of life in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have a tiny apartment or a big old farmhouse, you can learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeclutter common areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBring hygge to your guest room (or even just to your couch, if that's all you've got!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSchedule in regular housecleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepare freezer meals for no-stress last minute dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, be encouraged to have your heart in the right place, to engage in meaningful discussion with guests, and to take time to be a 'Mary' in our works-driven 'Martha' culture. Allow the Holy Spirit to overflow from your heart into your homes and community as you let your guard down and invite people into your lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians\u003c\/em\u003e by Victoria Duerstock offers simple strategies to make your home a welcoming sanctuary, reflecting the love and joy of Christ in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462993592556,"sku":"9781680996180","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781680996180-extraordinary-hospitality-for-ordinary-christians.jpg?v=1775026147"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/victoria-duerstock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}