About Susan E. Brooks

Susan E. Brooks, M.Ed., has been a teaching artist since 1987. She moved to Mozambique, Africa, in 1996 with her family, where she taught art and English at an international school. After returning home and teaching art and English in Kentucky high schools for nearly ten years, she then traveled to Turkish Cyprus in 2009, where she taught English at Near East University. Susan returned again to Kentucky in 2011 where she currently enjoys writing, hosting internationals, painting, and showing her work in the community. Susan was invited to join Peace Catalyst International as a visual peacemaker, using her art to promote unity among people of various religions and cultures.

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Contentment or Ambition? Finding a Balance

As an artist, I struggle with a balance between ambition and contentment.... read more

Growing Old Together: Wasn't that the Goal? Making...

This year, my husband and I celebrated 40 years of marriage. Obviously,... read more

We Need Wisdom From Heaven: Prayers for Afghanistan

These are such confusing times with conflicting voices coming at us from... read more

Live to Work or Work to Live? Is...

Recently, I had breakfast with a lovely young woman whose family immigrated... read more

Who Are We? Scum of the Earth or...

In 1 Corinthians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul referred to the believers... read more

God's Co-workers: Addressing Division in the Church, Part...

For we are co-workers in God’s service. —1 Cor. 3:9a, NIV... read more

Be Perfectly United: How Did Paul Address Divisions...

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our... read more

Interpreting the Scripture Calls for Humility: Learning From...

I'm no theologian, but I know enough of history to know the... read more

God Is in Control: What Does That Mean?

Sometimes it's hard to believe. When God seems to ignore our prayers,... read more

Perspective Is Everything When It Comes to Aging

I owe the idea for this post to my granddaughter. She helped... read more

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