Christian Hospitality
CMDFA Luke’s Journal inspires the integration of Christian faith and work in healthcare.
READ: In this issue we explore Christian hospitality, highlighting an aspect of Christian love in action, to remind us to live out our faith wherever we are.
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EDITORIAL:
Christian Hospitality
Dr Annetta Tsang
There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all Christian hospitality… More
Quick Links
The Joy Of Connection Through Creativity
Dr Joanne Ma
Encouragement and support from creative clay makers… More
Book Review: Boomerang Joy by Barbara Johnson
Reviewed by Dr Annetta Tsang
A conversation Jesus is excited to have with each of us… More
Reaching Out To Others
Emeritus Prof Laurence J. Walsh
Hospitality can be a powerful part of our life’s witness and our outreach to others… More
Stories Of Hospitality In Our Hospitals
Dr Rena Ng
Hospital fellowships can be a huge source of support… More
Cover Art Artist’s Statement
Dr Kristen Dang
We are the “hands and feet” of Christ… More

The Mysterious Joys Of The Therapeutic Relationship
Dr Johanna Lynch
Clues to help us become not just technicians or clinicians – but healers … More

Being A Guest
Dr Irene
God has extended his hospitality to us all… More

Come, Prepare The Welcome
Dr Kristen Dang
Balancing giving our best, with what is practical…More

Philoxenia
Dr Bo Wong
Showing love to strangers… More

“Do I Really Need Sixteen Crowns, Doc?”
Dr Caleb Park
Are we practising what we preach?… More

“Out Of The Box” Hospitality
Dr Annetta Tsang
Would takeaway bought-from-the-shops lunch boxes do?… More

Hospitality In The Home
Miriam White
Hospitality is a choice –
as a Christian it’s an obligation… More

Hospitality At Pentecost
Georgie Hoddle RN
We can see, hear, smell, feel and even taste that the Lord is good!… More

Book Review: The Gospel Comes With A House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
Reviewed by Dr Catherine White
Our lonely world needs the open doors and hearths of every everyday missionary! … More

Hospitality: Greek And Latin Perspectives
Dr Anthony Herbert
An inspiring story of people of faith… More

Love Your Neighbours
Dr Robert Yee
A Biblical-Based Approach to Oral Health Care in Low-Resource Countries… More

Hospital In The Home: A Handbook For Hospitality
Melody Goh
The heart of hospitality is towards strangers and those with needs in the Church… More

Practical Ideas For Hospitality In CMDFA
Dr Tash Yates
Practicing biblical hospitality in our current cultural context… More

Second World Ministry By An Accidental Doctor
Dr James White
Go as rural as you can… you can always go urban if you don’t like it! … More

Being Found And Offering Help
Dr Catherine Hollier
CHPN, a safe web-space for mutual support and referrals… More

Poem: Grow This Garden In Your Heart
Anonymous
From little things, big things grow… More

