Let the Biscuits Burn: Cultivating Real-Life Hospitality in a World Craving Connection

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Do you long for deep, Christ-centered community and want to create a space where others feel welcomed, seen, and understood, but youre overwhelmed at the thought of inviting people into your home because it doesnt look perfect Do you find yourself making excuses and saying things like I cant cook, My house is too small, or I dont have the time or energy to host when opportunities to practice hospitality show up If so, youre not alone in feeling that way, but practicing hospitality might be easier and more transformative than you think.

In Let the Biscuits Burn Abby Kuykendall offers practical advice and biblical inspiration that will help you reclaim hospitality as a ritual that is less about performance and perfection and more about care and connection. She also shares personal stories of imperfect but God-honoring hospitality, along with the tips, tricks, and lists shes gathered over the years to make every piece of hosting less stressful. Shell share the profound rewards of welcoming others around your table, helping you

• understand the differences between cultural entertaining and Christ-like hospitality,
• master the art of the invite and confidently open your home and life to others,
• let go of the excuses that keep you from true connection and community, and
• gain a clearer idea of who God is and why he calls Christians to the spiritual practice of hospitality.

Building a rich, deeply connected life has little to do with the perfect charcuterie board. Let the Biscuits Burn shows you how to open the door, set the table, and let God transform your heart.

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Abby Turner Kuykendall is a newly married thirtysomething who grew up in a home that taught her marriage is what happens after you graduate. But after graduating from Ouachita Baptist University, she went to graduate school at Baylorsingle and mourning every sense of the word. That led her to discover the power of the table in building a flourishing, God-centered community. Over the next five years, Abby developed her love of food, photography, and human behavior. This ultimately led her to begin her blog,A Table Top Affair. While Abby found her stride in her corporate career, she found meaningful purpose around her table, which led her to write her debut cookbook,The Living Table. Abby lives with her husband, Kyle, in northwest Arkansas. They welcomed their son, John Maverick, in April2024.