When do you begin your Christmas shopping? Do you enjoy finding special gifts for those on your gift list? Do you dread the task? Is gift-giving just one more thing on your stressful holiday to-do list? It brings me great joy to find or create the perfect gift for each individual. I keep my eyes […]
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 […]
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The Essence of Humility (via Celebrate Lit) toured 20 blogs over the last two weeks! Each of the bloggers spent their time reading and reviewing the book. How humbling. And they left so many great comments. A few are shared below. If I included all the kudos, the post […]
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 […]
Before the holidays find opportunity to put on their best festive attire, pumpkin everything heads to the top of almost everyone’s favorite goodies list. Cinnamah-Brosia shares, “At The Coffee Cottage we join the pumpkin club. Our guests favorite pumpkin fare is Pumpkin Pie Bars. I’ll let you in on a secret – one you’ll probably […]
Here at The Coffee Cottage we are always on the lookout for indulgent and tasty treats and beverages for our guests. We spend just a little time on Pinterest. (Insert smiley face here.) Many guests enjoy their coffee black, while many others anticipate our next concoction. Adding a little chocolate to anything can only be […]
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 […]
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 […]
