By now you know Lynn’s mom was a pretty awesome cook. She loved baking more than any other kitchen activity, but she was good at all of it. She remembered some favorite brownies her mom made. They were stacked 2 high with a layer of icing in between. We’ve been playing with that idea and […]
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Sprinkles and Chocolate Make Animal Crackers Extra Special
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 and Friends Return to Inspire You Again in “The Essence of Joy”
Having talented people in the family is quite a blessing. Thank you to our son, David, for this great book trailer for The Essence of Joy. This second volume in Cinnamah-Brosia’s Inspirational Collection for Women brings her and her friends (and a few new ones, too) back together sharing more stories of their life journeys […]
It’s Cinnamah-Brosia’s Birthday… and Mother’s Day… and a BIG Surprise
Bound to happen occasionally when your birthday is May 14th, it falls on Mother’s Day. Like me you may love the day because your own children are sure to remember and shower you with unending love. Maybe like me, too, you hate the day because memories surface of the mother who was often absent and […]
“Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?”
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” the two angels asked of the women coming to His tomb with their spices, “He is not here, but He has been resurrected!” Why did they seek the living among the dead? Why do we? We look to so many lifeless substitutes for the God shaped […]
You’re Invited: Join Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Caboodle (Street Team) Today
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 […]
Mystery Time: Which Bible Characters Acted as Private Detectives?
Last customers at the Coffee Cottage gone for the day, Jane and I tore into the eagerly anticipated package. Expecting early sample copies of “The Essence of Courage,” imagine our surprise when we found five copies of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” with publishing company advertising on the covers. Through a little sleuthing of our […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Jesus Loves You Best!
While you’ve been seeing “The Essence of Courage” featured as a great gift for your valentine, Cinnamah-Brosia and her friends have been planning the Official Book Launch Party for Sunday, February 19th at 2 PM. The theme is Late 1960’s – Early 1970’s style — the early day’s of Miss Dot’s Cafe. It’s all on […]
Why I Wrote “The Essence of Courage” – Think Butterflies!
It all began with a symphony of butterflies! Asked the inspiration for Cinnamah-Brosia’s inspirational collection, The Essence of Courage, prompts different aspects of the answer. When you read The Essence of Courage, you quickly learn (if you read the introductory material – strongly recommended) that my story with this book began over 12 years ago. […]
Inspire Your Valentine
Roses, chocolate, jewelry, maybe even an exciting adventure . . . all beautiful, thoughtful gifts to be sure. Finding the perfect Valentine gift that will touch her heart is really an art. Cinnamah-Brosia (see book synopsis below) and her friends are happy to help. They suggest a beautiful addition to any of those gifts — […]