Let’s celebrate National Coloring Day! Friends at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage love coffee and coloring pages. Go ahead. Grab your colors and coloring book, and let your creativity shine! The word color always brings to my mind a favorite Bible verse from The Message version: Matthew 5:14-16 Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be […]
Come Take a Sneak Peak Into The Essence of Humility . . . The Essence of Flax in the Bible Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum; all portions of the plant used for clothing, food, and more; native to the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, southeastern Turkey and western Iran) My grandmother knew […]
For those who have read The Essence of Joy, you know Volume 3 in Cinnamah-Brosia’s Inspirational Collection was presented as The Essence of Love coming in 2018. Creating a list from 1 Corinthians 13 of all the things “love is,” guess what? Every one of them whispered the word “humility” into my spirit. And. . […]
When our small group met together last week we created these adorable snowmen and enjoyed each other’s company before heading into the holiday season. One member shared with m later, “I felt like we were at C-B’s Coffee Cottage.” How sweet a sentiment, but was it really true? This friend’s health challenges keep her from […]
Christmas may still be a couple months away, but if you’re like me, your mouth my already be watering just dreaming about all the cinnamon goodies the season offers. By far one of our favorites at The Coffee Cottage is Snickerdoodles! The soft ones are the best. Here’s a link to the recipe we use: […]
(NOTE: This post was written to go along with my devotional book, The Essence of Joy, and is from the point of view of the owner of the Coffee Cottage which features prominently in the book. Cinnamah-Brosia (the owner) and I both hope you will enjoy the recipe.) By now you know Lynn’s mom […]
Animal crackers came in a very distinctive box or tin when I was a child? You remember it too, don’t you. It featured animals from a particular circus. They were fun and always a special treat. Coating them in chocolate could only make them better, right? At The Coffee Cottage we keep a big plate […]
Cinnamah-Brosia writes the recipe posts for our blog, but she asked me to handle this one for her. “C-B” makes it at The Coffee Cottage, and it’s included in The Essence of Joy (available mid to late October). But it is my family’s story, so here goes. The discovery was made in perfect timing. Snapping […]
Jesus has a “street team.” The inner circle of just twelve. And then the 70 He sent, and then thousands more lives touched. Exponential growth continued. As Christ followers we carry the responsibility of continuing to share the Good News. The thought that Jesus has a street team struck me as I pondered this post […]
“Miriam celebrated, leading the dance with tambourines after the Egyptians were drowned in the Red Sea,” suggested Jennifer. Melanie chimed in, “Elizabeth felt the baby in her tummy jump in delight when the mother of her Lord came to visit.” Lynn needed suggestions for the next volume in their inspirational collection. Women of the Bible […]
