It was just a few hours before they would arrive for dinner. A family from church would be coming over. They had never been to our home before. I honestly was a little stressed, as I typically am before guests arrive. My house is not fancy or big or full of Pottery Barn decor. I, like many of you, lead a hectic life, with a lot on my plate. I don’t always keep my house as tidy as I should. What if they see a dusty end table? A stray sock in the living room? A sink full of dishes? What will they think? More important, what will they think of me?

