by Rachel Cain
A Life of Hospitality
In The Gospel Comes with a House Key [1], Rosaria Butterfield invites us into a life of sacrifice and open doors. She has lived it and she surely has stories to tell. Most of the book is written anecdotally, offering a personal glimpse into the way the Butterfield family stewards their home. From the dinner table to the death bed, she paints a picture of a life lived in selflessness for the sake of the Gospel of Christ. But, she won’t let you get away with thinking she is the perfect housewife because, of course, that is not the point. The thing to admire about Rosaria is neither her recipes nor decoration skill. It’s not even her willingness to serve – she admits she’s acted selfishly plenty times in her life. Instead, the thing to admire about Rosaria is her Shepherd. In many ways, this book is as much about evangelism as it is about hospitality. For Rosaria, these things are linked very closely. The Lord uses her rice and beans dinners, crowded family room, and full guest rooms to bring lost people to hope in Him. God has created something special in
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