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

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

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

There’s a billboard I came across recently. It said: “If your art helped you survive something… it’s already a masterpiece.” And I...

Healing the Legacy of Withheld Affection   There are some wounds we don’t have words for until much later in life. They begin as moments...

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10...

Last month, I stepped out in faith and pitched to become a leader within the Speakers Tribe.   I'm both humbled and excited to share that...

My Journey to Finding my Voice at Speakers Institute Bootcamp For decades, fear of failure and rejection kept me trapped in a cycle of...

New post in " This is My Story ". My heart aches every time I hear someone say: "I can't sing!" "I can't dance!" "I can't draw!" "I can't...

For me, the cracks began to show after my ectopic pregnancy in 1996 — a moment that marked the unravelling of a lifetime of suppressed...

Change is never easy, but it’s one of those inevitable forces that shapes us in ways we can’t always predict. Change is difficult, not...

In my quest for learning & personal growth,  I've embarked on John Maxwell's 30-Day Growth Plan course. Be bold, he says & to ensure...

En daar tjank ek toe snot en trane want die Here gee vir my uit-skryf-werk. Once again, God is up to something... This morning I spent an...

When you call people by their NAME, you are reminding them of WHO they are & calling them forth & into who they are called to be. "What's...

Today I'm totally overwhelmed with joy because of the goodness & kindness of the Lord. 😊 Today I'm totally overwhelmed with joy because...

Here's what I HEARD after I came down for coffee snuggle time with the Lord this morning... My daughter, my friend. I'm so glad you're...

If there's confusion, at any time you can pick up your Bible & I will speak to you. I will show you the way. Follow Me in simple...

This is one of the Scriptures scribbled into the book I was given last week & I can absolutely see how God's been doing exactly that,...