Holy Hygge for Invitational Living

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Are you curious about the lifestyle called hygge?  The word comes from the British and Norwegian words for hug, and it’s a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality from fostering a life of comfort, contentment and rest.

In today’s episode, we break down each of the seven tenets of hygge and examine them in light of the Gospel. We discuss what hygge is and how it can be a simple tool for demonstrating the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

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“Hygge is just mere veneer. It’s only temporary.”

Jamie Erickson

7 tenets of holy hygge

  • hospitality
  • relationships
  • well-being
  • atmosphere
  • comfort
  • content
  • rest

“I can light a bunch of candles to create a peaceful ambiance, but what happens when the candle tips and the whole thing goes up in flames?”

Jamie Erickson

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Jamie on Instagram
  • “And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'”~ Mark 16:15

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