Uncovering the hidden narratives that shape your reactions, relationships, and sense of self Have you ever felt like you’re fighting an invisible enemy in your own mind?🤔 Or notice how a single careless word can unravel your entire day?🤔 Many of us find that certain truths we know intellectually just don’t seem to “stick” in our hearts. The reality is that our lives are often shaped by hidden beliefs and past wounds we aren't even aware of. They act as an unseen architect,

An evening invitation to clarity, courage, and faithful perseverance There are moments when the Lord gently calls us to pause, look again, and ask not how fast we are running, but whether we are running the right race and how far can we go. On Thursday, 29 January at 18h30, we start gathering at Trixi’s Creations, Mairangi Bay, to begin Run Your Race Well, an advanced Encounter Group journey designed for those longing to walk with intention, wisdom, and endurance in the seaso

How personal story art becomes a sacred place of healing, faith, and becoming Art has always carried a quiet authority in my life. It reaches into places words cannot always touch, giving shape to emotions that feel too heavy, too tangled, or too tender to explain. When life feels overwhelming and the heart is crowded with unspoken grief, art becomes a gentle anchor, holding space for truth, healing, and peace. Personal story art is not about producing something impressive. I

Receiving what God gives without striving 📖 " Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honour, when you embrace her. " — Proverbs 4:8 (NKJV) Overview Wisdom is not loud. She does not jostle for attention, nor does she parade herself through hurried lives. Wisdom waits to be honoured, cherished, and embraced. In the Hebrew, the word for exalt  is sālal , meaning to lift up, to value highly, to make room for. Wisdom rises in response to reverence, not ambition.

A reflection on how what some call weakness, others see as a gift We live in a world quick to label. Too quiet. Too sensitive. Too weird. Too confident.  These words echo in our hearts and often leave us wondering if we are somehow broken. Yet the truth is, God never once made a mistake in how He designed us. For every person who says you are too quiet,  there is another who treasures your gift of listening. Where some see too sensitive,  others see the courage to feel deeply

Walking paths that settle the soul instead of stirring anxiety 📖 " Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. " — Proverbs 3:17 (NKJV) Overview Author:  Solomon Purpose:  Practical wisdom for living rightly with God and others Proverbs is not abstract philosophy. It is lived wisdom, shaped by reverence for the Lord and expressed through daily choices. Chapter 3 invites the reader to trust the Lord with the whole heart, not leaning on personal understandi

The unseen protection woven into obedient choices 📖 " Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. " — Proverbs 4:6 (NKJV) 📖 " Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. " — Proverbs 4:6 (NKJV) Overview Author:  King Solomon   Context:  Proverbs 4 is a father’s tender exhortation to his children, urging them to treasure wisdom not as information, but as a companion for life. This chapter contrasts two p

Learning to receive what cannot be earned or manufactured 📖 " For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. " — Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV) Overview This verse begins with a quiet certainty that wisdom does not originate in human effort or experience. Wisdom has a source , and that source is the LORD Himself. Wisdom is not discovered through striving, but received through relationship. God gives wisdom generously because it reflects His heart and His wa

Choosing what Heaven values most in a noisy and competing world 📖"Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." — Proverbs 4:7 NKJV Overview The book of Proverbs, largely written by King Solomon, was crafted to instruct God’s people in wise living. Wisdom stands at the doorway of every choice, quietly asking to be welcomed first. Wisdom in Scripture is not intelligence, education, or common sense. Biblical wisdom begins wit

A gentle rhythm for returning, again and again, to Christ our centre 📖"Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." — Proverbs 4:7 NKJV This Wisdom Wheel is not a tool to master, but a place to dwell. It was created as a visual prayer, a sacred rhythm that invites the heart to slow, listen, and realign with what Heaven values most. Rather than moving forward in a straight line, this wheel turns gently, reminding us that sp

A sacred reflection on faith, healing, courage, and the quiet victories that carried me through As the final hours of 2025 settle gently into stillness, I pause, not to rush into what is next, but to honour what has been. This year did not arrive with loud triumphs or easy resolutions. It unfolded slowly, faithfully, often quietly, like a tapestry woven thread by thread in places only God and I could see. 2025 was not a year of avoidance. It was a year of facing. Facing truth

A visual map of grace, mercy, and calling shaped by love and woven together in Christ There comes a moment in every faith journey when we stop asking, “What should I do?🤔”  and begin asking, “What has God already placed within me?🤔” The Scriptures remind us that calling is not something we manufacture through effort or ambition. It is something we receive , steward, and grow into through obedience and surrender. 📖 " Having then gifts differing according to the grace that i

A Gentle Reckoning of Faithfulness, Courage, Creativity, and Return Last year didn't just show me how much I could produce. It revealed where I chose to remain faithful and where God quietly invited me to deeper alignment. Where I Showed Up Consistently I showed up in writing. Here, truth, prayer, and reflection found their voice. I also committed to Speakers Tribe, practising speaking and leadership even when my confidence wavered. I chose courage over comfort, presence over

May your rooms be filled with warmth, your table with laughter, and your heart with a quiet sense of being held. May the Lord meet you gently in the middle of all the joy and all the ache, reminding you that you are not forgotten, and you are not alone. 📖 "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." — Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) Ma

When I first picked up a paintbrush, I believed that I couldn't paint and I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. I just knew I needed a way to express the storm inside me. Art became my refuge, a place where my heart could speak without words. Over time, I discovered that creating spiritually inspired creations wasn’t just about making something beautiful. It was about healing, about connecting with something deeper, something sacred. And that’s what I want to share with you t

Shame is a thief. It creeps into the hidden places of our hearts, whispering lies that sound like truth. It doesn’t live in the realm of logic, because shame is not about reason. It lives in the shadows of the amygdala, where fear and survival reside. Guilt says, “I made a mistake.”  Shame says, “I am a mistake.” When I first encountered the Loved, Chosen & Free  seminar in May 2020, I discovered that my whole life had been shame-based. That realisation was confronting, but i

When life feels heavy, and the weight of emotional wounds presses down, where do we turn? For me, the answer has often been found in the gentle embrace of others - in the shared stories, the collective sighs, and the creative sparks that ignite when hearts come together. Healing in communities is not just a concept; it’s a lifeline. It’s a way to rebuild, to find strength, and to transform pain into purpose. I want to take you on a journey through the power of healing in comm

Living the Kingdom Culture of Kindness, Courtesy, and Consecrated Responses "Be careful how you handle any soul in the flesh; you cannot see their rank in the spirit. The one you belittle may be a gatekeeper of your tomorrow—an unseen throne in God’s courts. Walk in honour, for heaven hears your tone before the world sees your deed. — Steve De’lano Garcia ”   Those words stir something deep in me — not fear, but reverence. A holy awareness that every person I encounter bears

I never imagined that picking up a paintbrush or moulding clay could change my life. But here I am, sharing how artistic healing practices have transformed my emotional landscape in ways I never thought possible. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain lost in your feelings, this might be the gentle nudge you need. Artistic healing isn’t about creating a masterpiece. It’s about expressing what words can’t capture. It’s messy, raw, and deeply personal. And it’s

Rewriting our relationships in Christ’s love By the time I was six, I had already concluded that relationships would not last. After being the “new kid on the block” five times before age six, the pattern was painfully set. Thirteen schools and thirty-four homes by the time I reached eighteen only helped to cement this judgment about life and people. This belief—that relationships don’t last—became a hidden blueprint for my adult life. It led me to brace for rejection, to wit