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  • The Gospel Comes with a House Key

  • Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World
  • Written by: Rosaria Butterfield
  • Narrated by: Rosaria Butterfield
  • Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (75 ratings)

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The Gospel Comes with a House Key

Written by: Rosaria Butterfield
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Publisher's Summary

What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the Gospel daily, simply, and authentically. 

With this story of her conversion as a backdrop, Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use this same “radical, ordinary hospitality” to bring the Gospel to our lost friends and neighbors. Such hospitality sees our homes as not our own but as God’s tools for the furtherance of his kingdom as we welcome those who look, think, believe, and act differently from us into our everyday, sometimes messy lives - helping them see what true Christian faith really looks like.

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A must read

Incredibly refreshing and thought provoking. Butterfield’s storytelling and ability to integrate accurate biblical truth is so good.

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Good ideas about hospitality but very conservative religious views

I am so torn about this book. I enjoyed the intro and the stories about hospitality. The patriarchal beliefs, legalism and extremely conservative tenets make me cringe and I almost DNFed the book but there are some good ideas here; there are thought-provoking challenges amidst the religiosity. Am I as hospitable as I could be? Is my home as open to all as I’d like to believe? It’s just too bad the author had to weave in her ultra conservative religion into it.

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Inspiring

This book leaves one thing to be desired: a renewed passion for hospitality from God the Spirit. This book left this reader will lots to think about and many applications for her small town context. Praise God for this wonderful book.

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A book so needed in this generation

No other book has impacted me and encouraged me lately as much this one has. the topic of hospitality and what it look like in different seasons of our lives and in a sinful world is extremely well detailed in this book. Every Christian NEED this

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Fantastic read!

Rosaria is a beautiful writer! Her words and stories are both convicting and inspiring! She spells out a lovely picture of Christian fellowship and serving, yet it’s incredibly simple and practical.
As a single Christian, I appreciated her taking the time to point out that hospitality is something that is not just reserved for families.
Thank you, Rosaria!

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Amazing book

This book convicted me on whole new level regarding my faith and how I live as a Christian and show God’s love to others. Regardless of whether you are a Christian or not, I highly recommend this book.

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Fantastic listen!

If you have a remote interest in open door hospitality as method to gospel impact, you’ve gotta listen to Rosaria Butterfield’s book. Splendid, convicting, encouraging! My wife and I both have finished it and we are making changes in a cool direction!

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Thought Provoking

This book has called me out on my own lack of hospitality while also instilling the confidence to maybe attempt giving it a try.

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wonderful, challenging book

this was one of the best books I've read in a while. I love that rosaria narrates it. tons of practical examples, but get ready to be challenged and convicted!

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An inspiring sucker punch to the heart

This is a very raw and honest call to love your neighbor in a way that truly makes me think of the book of Acts. She some how points out all the beauty and pain in hospitality. If you don't want to be confronted with your sin and called to live to a higher accountability do not read this book.

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