With the waters beginning to stir all around me, I can't help but feel this birthday will be especially significant... I'm waiting and watching with joyful anticipation for Jesus to meet me beside the Pool of Bethesda and perform a miracle beyond my wildest dreams. I want to invite you to join me in celebrating His faithfulness during my birthday month by doing one of a few things...
My family did something this week that I never thought we'd do in a million years. We had Jack-in-the-Box for our Thanksgiving feast. Given the status of Covid-19 in Arizona, we knew we weren't going to risk getting together with anyone, so we didn't preorder or plan our meal. Although, yesterday, I did try to … Continue reading Serving Gratefully Within My Walls
I am chosen. I am loved. I have a God-given purpose in this world. These are things I should have complete confidence in because The Lord has proven them to me a thousand times. I should, but last week, I didn't. Up until Sunday morning, I'd been feeling extra lonely, second rate, and even more … Continue reading Chosen
Over the last five, if not ten years, I've constantly heard the same basic encouraging prompt from all my closest friends: "Brooke, when are you gonna finish your memoir? People need to hear your story!" While I've agreed with all of them (because you know, it doesn't build people's confidence in my ability to help … Continue reading Being seen and Heard
Since school is going to look very different for students of all ages this year, especially for those learning online, Brooke's Butterfly Touch is offering the Transforming the Heart of YOUR Story Bundle as a new creative English/Languge Arts activity! The workbook writing prompts and brainstorming tools will allow students to better express their personal … Continue reading Transforming the Heart of YOUR Story Bundle: A Back-to-School Special
How did the real world suddenly become a scene from the movie, "Outbreak?" I know I'm not the only who's been wondering this over the last couple weeks. While I'm not at all afraid because I trust that if God can bring me through 20+ surgeries with few complications, then He will protect me from … Continue reading When God Disrupts Us
A dear friend of mine is always reminding me that God will do miracles if we ask and believe He is able (Mark 11:23-24). I have seen the truth of this in profound ways lately. During the next month, I've been invited to speak at both Midwestern University and Grand Canyon University in three classes, … Continue reading Books for Blessing Students
Happy new year! I’ve never really done a video update before due to the nature of my speech and all, but why not start the new year by trying something new, right? You can watch it below, but if you have trouble understanding my AAC app (or just don't want to listen to it), just … Continue reading 2018 Blessings in review
This is the one day each year when my deep-seeded joy and ever present sadness mingle the most. My heart always sings along with the carols playing wherever I go because it’s an easy opportunity to thank The Lord for all He’s done in my life over the past year. I’ve seen His handy work … Continue reading Musical Christmas Reflections
"The difference between dreams and goals is subtle, but it’s important we make a distinction. A goal is simply a well-defined and specific target. While it’s true that a dream is also a target, it’s the big-picture, broad-side-of-a-barn kind of target. Goals are smaller targets that act as stepping-stones to get to the bigger target … Continue reading Prayers, Dreams and Goals
Brooke's Butterfly Touch: Creative Storytelling Services 