Home.
That word can elicit a range of different emotions.
For some, the idea of home brings about feelings of family traditions, loved ones, or the place they always want to come back to. For others, the thought of home simply hurts, with disappointments, heartbreaks, and unattainable expectations.
There is something in all of us that longs for that sense of comfort and stability . . . that is the hope for home.
I have uncovered that hope again, thanks to the inspiration of a long-known of, but new to me friend, Ruth Mckeaney, who is also the author of Hungry for Home, a book that brings to life the sacredness of connections, the power of traditions, and the importance of family culture.
If you are searching for home with a longing to recenter yourself and your family culture, then this episode is for you.
Ruth Mckeaney is a former Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. She is now raising her five children along with her husband, Bob, on their restored historic farm in Berwyn, PA. Their love for hospitality is evident as their home is open for church groups, outreach events, and community gatherings. Ruth is the author of Hungry for Home, A Year Together at Hillside Farm. Connect with Ruth at hungry4home.com.
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Truths to Remember
I have many friends who have beautiful houses but do not truly have a sense of home. – Ruth
This book gives a vision for the power of tradition, connection, and intentionality. – Elisa
How can I help my children with where they are at and where they are going? – Ruth
Whether you think you have a family culture or not, you have one — you are in charge of your family culture. – Ruth
One of our core family values is that people are more important than things. – Elisa
“Lord, give me a vision beyond my resources.” – Ruth
Joshua 24:14-18 ESV “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Maybe it is time for new seasons, to have new plantings, and to see what will come in the Lord’s timing. – Elisa
Ask God to equip you and he will give you a front row seat to see how he will use you. – Ruth
We are so focused on the end game but God is far more concerned with the process. – Ruth
Hebrews 13:1-2 NLT Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
My home is my first mission field. – Elisa
Helpful Links
- Hungry for Home by Ruth McKeaney
- Ruth McKeany at hungry4home.com
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