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Ted and Shelly Travis: They’re Great Neighbors!

Posted on April 1, 2016May 5, 2016 by CSB

One of the pleasures of getting older is experiencing long life with childhood friends. Life’s tapestry is rich and interwoven with both tears and laughter, both answered and unanswered prayers. The photo above is of two longtime friends and a lot of their neighbors. Ted and Shelly Travis have spent their adult lives in city ministry. They…

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Over a dozen Ukrainian eggs in multi colors and designs are the entire photo.

Ukrainian Eggs: Simple or Not!

Posted on March 4, 2016March 30, 2016 by CSB

I was proud of my first Ukrainian eggs and thought these works of art should be shared with others. Joyfully, I gave pysanky–a symbol of life–to my mom, aunt, and two sisters-in-law. Tentatively, they took these “gifts” and asked, “Ah, what happens if they break? Isn’t the inside rotten?” I reassured, “It will be fine. This is authentic…

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A pink heart-shaped blossom centers its three heart-shaped leaves.

Valentine Volcanoes for Lent

Posted on February 12, 2016March 17, 2016 by CSB

I do not know when events on the church calendar became more important to me than other holidays. Perhaps the change occurred when I started using hair dye on grey strands. The Wind and Fire day of Pentecost happens near my birthdays, and the Holy Spirit’s story is a lot more exciting than the torch of…

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