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Category: Holidays

KAPOW! That’s the Power of Love!

Posted on February 10, 2017May 25, 2017 by CSB

The exercising women had just finished a 60-minute “strong bones, strong muscles” work-out. As a Valentine’s Day salute, they brunched together and toasted love with sparkling apple juice. While munching on deviled eggs and coffee cake, each woman shared a personal anecdote about the power of love. Here are their contributions with names changed. Power…

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Robert “Burns Supper”–Bag Pipers, Highland Dancers, Haggis

Posted on January 27, 2017May 25, 2017 by CSB

Have you heard of a Burns Supper? I was invited to one this month and was privileged to take in the Scottish tradition of honoring bard Robert Burns.   The annual supper, going strong for 200-plus years, occurs worldwide around Burns’ January 25 birthday. It’s a great excuse for Scottish folk to come together and celebrate…

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Joni says, "Infant Jesus painted in oils in the center of a tree slice that shows age rings. I wanted this to show the significance of the birth of Jesus to all generations."

Truthful Magic in Christmas Art–Come See!

Posted on December 23, 2016January 26, 2017 by CSB

Christmas art is truthful and magical. That is what I thought while viewing an exhibit with a special six-year-old at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs. We hope you agree the display’s magical truths are worthy below. Some of the artists focused on the Advent theme of Jesus coming to and for His beloved. May each of you have…

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