Testimonies from You

The Hospitality of Need is all about caring for one another and seeing our needs, not as barriers or burdens, but as tools to grow deeper in fellowship with one another and with God.

We would love to hear from you! If you have read the book, please take some time to consider how you have experienced the hospitality of need in your own life and community. Then share your story with us here in the comments, and see what others have said as well. If you haven’t read the book yet, we would love for you to pick up a copy and join the conversation. In the meantime, please feel free to read through the comments below. We hope you are encouraged by these testimonies.

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From your friends,

Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton
Authors of The Hospitality of Need

34 responses to “Testimonies from You”

Gina

May 29, 2025

The following poem is for Kevan and Katie, whose friendship is worth more than all the earth’s treasure and has changed me for the good.

“Mend”

There came a work we did not seek
that offered up its hand
With friendship bold, but body meek
it bade us lend a hand

A partnership paired from above
was not what we had planned
But arose a detour, woven by love,
We followed, and found a God-send

At first, we danced an awkward dance
while learning proper care
But quickly bridged the distances
once held with insecurity and fear

And though the work, indeed was work
our joy… was overfilled!
Which broke down walls, … through His Masterwork,
that our human hearts had built

The Master… in His gentle way
knew He’d change us for the good
through a chance to give dignity, every day
… To others, … if we would

His lessons show us work and love
Of everyone, He was aware
Our Friend, Our Helper, The Father’s Beloved
He gives strength for service and care

Poured out like wine with bread, broke, …and…
humbly washing feet, He’d bend
Before giving up His Body, … broken …
for all our brokenness to mend

In servitude to others, we
are met in our own need
And we’ll reap a future bounty
sown through Hospitality Seeds …

when through His grace, the roles reverse!
It is to us, whom hand was lent
A transaction of companionship! A priceless worth!
On us, this precious gift was spent

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Through engaging real-life stories, Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton share what can happen when we invite others into our lives—hardships and all. Ultimately, this is a book about friendship . . . the kind that God has called us to live in . . . friendship that goes deep and flourishes, not in spite of our needs but actually through them.

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