New gift book promotes Christian hospitality

Author Sandy Coughlin encourages women to offer hospitality in their homes, whether they feel capable or not, in her new book, The Reluctant Entertainer: Every Woman's Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality (Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group), releasing in August.

Coughlin, who began blogging on the subject when she saw that many women felt inadequate or too intimidated to entertain, sees hospitality as "the simplicity of making a person feel warm and welcome," she said.

"People are hurting in America right now and we need each other, which maymean coming together for an easy meal," she added.

The Reluctant Entertainer features a full-color interior, photographs and more than 40 simple recipes. To learn more about Coughlin's thoughts on entertaining, click here to read our extended Q&A.