Who's preparing your Christmas dinner this year? If you spend any time watching the Food Network, you know how much effort goes into preparing a meal for guests. Taking the time to cook a holiday meal is a matter of hospitality, and Scripture teaches us that hospitality is important to God. This week LinC looks at ways we can show Christlike hospitality during Christmas (and we might even make some food). Key Scriptures: Luke 10:38-42; 14:12-14; John 21:4-13; Acts 16:13-15. When a new year begins, millions of people make New Year's resolutions—many of which are forgotten by February. At the same time, many churches have covenant-renewal services, in which they renew their commitment to be faithful covenant partners with God. Next week LinC looks at our covenant with God and how we can be faithful to it during 2008 and beyond.