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Fresh Air

I’ll admit some days I feel out of sorts, discombobulated, a little off. And although there’s much to be valued from time with family and friends, reading a good book, lunch at Panera or even a bubble bath, at times, even all of this comes up short. But there is one thing that can usually put my mind, my heart, my spirit back in place … Continue reading Fresh Air

Florence BrooksJune 13, 2016June 12, 2016Leave a comment
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Dunk It!

He’s only 14, but he’s tall and he’s strong.  And he loves basketball. Yet, a broken arm, a sprained ankle, and shaky hamstrings have slowed his progress. So, we’re not doing competitive basketball this year. The expense. The time. It just wasn’t a good choice.   Continue reading “Dunk It!”

Florence BrooksJanuary 26, 20144 Comments
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Keep At It!

Have you ever felt as if you were just going through the motions? As if all your prayers, all your times of worship, all your acts of devotion left you feeling a little flat? Continue reading “Keep At It!”

Florence BrooksJanuary 17, 2014Leave a comment
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Every. Single. Word.

She shaped the clay and spoke the words

And they hit me hard.
It can’t be true.
Not me.
Really?

“Words have power. Everyone has said something at some time that has hurt someone,” she mused. Continue reading “Every. Single. Word.”

Florence BrooksJanuary 16, 2014Leave a comment
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Reach Out

Not so long ago, I found myself feeling out of sorts with a new acquaintance. I hadn’t heard from her and the deadline for the event we were working on had come and gone. It was her turn to step into the conversation, but she was silent. My mind began racing with all sorts of ideas about what had gone wrong. But thank goodness the … Continue reading Reach Out

Florence BrooksFebruary 28, 2012Leave a comment
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Encourage

Only eight years old, his head was bent low over the paper as he struggled with the numbers. Some things came easy. Some things did not. This was one of those things. I worked quietly in the room, waiting, when with a soft voice and eyes blinking back tears he said, “I just need a little encouragement.” Encouragement? Don’t we all need a little encouragement? … Continue reading Encourage

Florence BrooksFebruary 17, 2012Leave a comment
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