The True Cost of Building

I thought I was ready to build, plans approved, bricks delivered, confidence high. Then all my materials vanished into the foundation, and I learned an important life lesson, every great thing costs more than you expect.

The stories that didn’t make the highlight reel.

When the big wins feel few and the year feels shorter than your to-do list, remember His grace didn’t take a break. It showed up in laughter, in breath, and in the strength to try again. This is a reflection on the gifts that never made the highlight reel yet made all the difference.

Brave or Crazy?

Bravery and madness often look identical at the start. What determines the label isn’t the action itself but the outcome and the perspective of those watching. The bravest thing you can do is take the step anyway, knowing that progress rarely comes from playing it safe.

Creating Margin

A packed calendar doesn’t always mean a productive life. Creating margin is the intentional practice of leaving white space in your day to rest, think, and focus on what matters most. Block time for deep work, mark important personal commitments like school runs, and protect focus hours with “do not disturb” just as you would a board meeting. Margin is not wasted time, it is what keeps you energized, creative, and able to deliver at your best.

You Are Capable Of Much More

In September last year,  after ten years, our live-in helper gave us notice that she wanted to move on. She came to  live with us when the twins were a month old, and they recently turned eleven.  Initially, I panicked. How would I even begin looking for someone, train them, and get them to theContinueContinue reading “You Are Capable Of Much More”

Remembering My Father’s Voice

It’s Father’s Day weekend. And it’s also four years since my own father passed on. Grief is strange in that it wraps itself around days like this. Even when you are doing okay, it tugs gently at your heart, reminding you of what once was. And who once was.I have been thinking a lot aboutContinueContinue reading “Remembering My Father’s Voice”

The Self-Made Illusion

We often celebrate the idea of being “self-made,” but is anyone truly self-made? Even Jesus, in fulfilling His divine mission, relied on a close circle of people from disciples to friends and supporters. This post unpacks the myth of individual success and highlights the power of community, support, and God-ordained relationships in our personal and professional journeys. It’s time we traded self-sufficiency for grace-filled interdependence.

Because Sunday Always Comes!

Ever since my father passed, seasons like Easter, Christmas, and even my birthday feel different. Driving home, knowing he will not be there to welcome us, is something I will never get used to. I miss his warm welcome, his stories, and his presence. The ache of missing him comes in quiet waves. But even in that grief, Easter still carries hope.

The Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals ( It’s not what you think)

Achieving your big goals isn’t about just willpower. It’s about taking a long-term approach. In this personal story, I share my experience on the power of ten-year goal, breaking goals into manageable steps and building consistent habits. Learn how to align your aspirations with your core values and let the compound effect transform your life!

Bold moves and big wins: 2024 reflections

Today’s post is a testimony of my gratitude to God for the year 2024.

Grateful

It’s Thanksgiving weekend in America. I find having a whole day set aside to reflect on the blessings experienced throughout the year and acknowledging them  gratefully really meaningful. My encouragement to you today is to find time to reflect and count your blessings one by one. I also understand those who feel like they haveContinueContinue reading “Grateful”

This and that…random thoughts from my week

So this week, I am not writing on any specific topic but just a random round up of a few ‘this and that’ moments from my week. 1. Sometimes, the clock has other plans Ever notice how your productivity surges right at the moment you have to leave for an important meeting? This week, everyContinueContinue reading “This and that…random thoughts from my week”

Trust God to keep doors that you shouldn’t be walking into closed!

Not all opportunities are really meant for you and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s not easy to decide which opportunities to pursue and which to ignore. When I am faced with such decisions as a woman of faith, my prayer is always Lord close and lock the doors that I shouldn’t be walking into. You can trust Him to do that and order and direct your footsteps. Read my personal testimony.