by Patricia Holbrook | Dec 20, 2021 | AJC, Blog
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Jesus Christ’s words in the Sermon of the Mount, Gospel of Matthew. I spent my childhood summer vacations at my grandparents’ farm, located in...
by Patricia Holbrook | Dec 6, 2021 | AJC, Blog
“The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.” — Edwin Bliss John Quincy Adams is perhaps one of America’s most impressive leaders. No elected official held more prominent...
by Patricia Holbrook | Nov 22, 2021 | AJC, Blog
Years ago, when our children were still small, I used to put a large glass jar on the kitchen counter at the beginning of November. Beside the jar, I would put a basket filled with strips of paper and a pen. Our thanksgiving exercise consisted of writing one thing we...
by Patricia Holbrook | Nov 8, 2021 | AJC, Blog
History has many accounts of men and women whose work and influence changed the world, but whose beginnings were less than impressive. At the end of their lives, the list of accomplishments undeniably challenged their humble, often failing records as children, which...
by Patricia Holbrook | Nov 3, 2021 | AJC, Blog
“You know when you are sailing, and you lose the wind? What do you do? You try a different tack. You need to try a different tack with your son.” I hit the pause button on the episode of my favorite TV show and picked up a notepad. The powerful visual was too good to...
by Patricia Holbrook | Oct 18, 2021 | AJC, Blog
We have all been around overly anxious people. Some have good reason to feel anxious. Facing unemployment or severe illness, concerns about basic needs, life and death may fill their minds and rob their peace. Others may experience extreme stress brought up by...
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