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

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

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

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

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

The Missing Piece in Our Health Journey Many of us know the frustration of living with chronic illness. We face unexplained symptoms, receive diagnoses with no apparent cure, and often discover that, for all its incredible value, modern medicine does not always offer answers or cures. We pray for healing and follow doctors' orders, yet the sickness lingers, urging us to wonder what we might be missing. Dr Henry Wright's life work reveals a profound truth: there is an often-ov

A gentle revelation of fear exchanged for God’s design From the time we are small, labels can cling to us like invisible cloaks. Perhaps you were called “the shy one” at school, or quietly compared to a louder sibling. At first, these words might seem harmless. Yet over time, they take root and begin shaping the way we see ourselves. Shyness becomes a cage, a false identity stitched into our story. I know this well, because I once believed that was who I was. The “quiet one.”

A gentle unpeeling: discovering the canvas God painted before the world began For decades, I believed I was an introvert. I wore the label of “shy,” carrying social anxiety like an invisible cloak. It felt like part of my personality — something permanent. Yet one day, I heard a statement that stopped me in my tracks: “If you’re painfully shy, it would behove you to ask the Holy Spirit if that is an inner healing issue.” So I asked. Holy Spirit, in His gentleness, began to pe

It’s an honour and a privilege to serve you. Whether you know me through art, healing gatherings, or a quiet moment of prayer – thank you for being here. I’ve been reflecting lately on the power of saying yes  to leadership. Not the loud, polished kind. But the sacred, surrendered kind – the kind that whispers, “Here I am, Lord, use me.” Because the truth is, I didn’t say yes out of confidence. I said yes out of surrender. My journey into leadership didn’t begin with a platfo

A prophetic blessing of freedom and childlike delight Not long ago, a prophetic word was spoken over me. It began with something as...

There is a melody that often rises up in my heart:🎼 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and they are safe.”  🎶 It’s more than a song; it is Scripture woven into music, anchoring me when life feels overwhelming. 📖 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) The Tower That Holds Us Secure We all seek safety. Some of us try to find it in relationships, finances, routines, or control. Ye

The unseen inheritance of spiritual compromise When my husband and I chose our wedding date — 31 October 1992 — we were very intentional. We wanted a day unshared by birthdays or other special events, a date that would belong solely to us. Back then, Halloween hadn’t yet reached South African shores, so the idea of our anniversary clashing with it never crossed our minds. Three decades later, it still grieves me that this day, sacred to us as a celebration of covenant love, i

Sometimes, the words we speak aren't the ones our hearts truly long to say. Charles C. Finn’s poem, written nearly sixty years ago, still resonates today. It captures the aching plea to be seen beyond the façade. We yearn to be held in those trembling spaces where masks are crafted from fear, rejection, or shame. I read these words and feel their resonance deep within. For most of my life, I, too, have worn a mask to shield the fragile child within. How often have I smiled wh

When one chooses healing, the whole family begins to breathe There’s a kind of courage not often celebrated — the kind it takes to stand up to patterns so familiar they almost feel like family. The ones that whisper, “This is just how we are,” even when they’re slowly suffocating us. Some of the chains we carry didn’t begin with us. They were forged in generations past — in households where silence was survival, where anger simmered just beneath the surface, where avoidance m

A reflection on identity, destiny, and the sacred gift of names A name is the greatest connection to our identity and individuality. Some might say it is the most important word in the world to a person. When someone remembers our name, it makes us feel seen, respected, and valued. It leaves a mark. From the moment we are born, we are given a name — an identifier that holds our story. Some of us carry nicknames, while others change their names later in life. However, the comm

Rooted in Faith, Blooming in Love Just as a tree draws life from its roots and spreads its branches wide, our lives flourish when grounded in the values Christ calls us to live by. These values shape how we love, serve, and walk with integrity each day. They are not simply aspirations but guiding truths that keep us steady in every season. The Foundation of Our Lives 🌳 Faith — The centre and anchor of life. Faith is the root system that draws deeply from God’s living water.

Rejecting violence and the celebration of harm I am appalled. Social media, a place meant to connect people, has instead become a breeding ground for mockery and cruelty whenever someone dies. To watch laughing emojis, careless comments, and even celebrations in response to the death of a 31-year-old husband and father is heartbreaking. There is something deeply wrong when a person is not allowed to freely hold or teach a different view without fear of being silenced by viole

Honouring the gift of life by slowing down Sometimes we need the gentle reminder: Deadlines, to-do lists, responsibilities — these things never truly end. The world keeps demanding, and if we let it, our energy and joy will be poured out until there is nothing left. Yet here is a truth worth holding close: You — your body, your soul, your heart — cannot be replaced. Your health, your soul, and your heart matter more than any unfinished task. Last week, Clive forwarded me a vi