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
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
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
Sometimes getting up early is a blessing. Yesterday morning I had the privilege of sharing a little of my heart and story/testimony with the faculty of Scottsdale Christian Academy during their before-school devotion. What made it so special is that SCA is where I went to high school and the place that shaped so much of who … Continue reading Home Again
I love being involved in projects from the ground up, so not only can I help them grow, but also marvel at how they expand. Autumn Magazine is one of those projects. Ever since graduating from journalism school, I've wanted to write for a faith-based publication that would allow me to share my journey of "finding … Continue reading Autumn Blessings
It's so wonderful to teach a group of people that's completely eager to share their stories. After two successful introductory workshops, the S.T.A.R Centers wanted to kick off summer by having me come back and teach an advanced workshop, which I call "Shaping Your Voice." In it, we discussed different brainstorming tools such as, mind maps, notecards … Continue reading The Healing Details
I have a whole knew respect for teachers. I've recently come to realize that when God puts you in any sort of teaching position, He has lessons for you to learn as well. Over the last couple months, I've had the privilege of leading workshops for members of the S.T.A.R. Centers (Stand Together and Recover). … Continue reading The Road to Recovery
I'm always grateful for Spring. It's the time when all things are made new again with warmth and sunlight. That usually also means The Lord will open new doors for me if I'm paying enough attention to find them. He led me through a few pretty big ones this year (Spring) and I realize I'm late … Continue reading Slowly Unfolding
When I decided to start Brooke's Butterfly Touch last fall, creating a group workshop seemed like a far off goal, but the desire kept coming up in my thoughts and prayers. So, I let some ideas roll around and grow in my mind before sitting down with my sweet, like-minded "go-to girl" Jolene to write … Continue reading A New Chapter
Brooke's Butterfly Touch: Creative Storytelling Services 