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"Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." - 2 Corinthians 3:5 If you had asked me a few years ago what qualified me, I probably would have shown you my CV. I would have spoken about my degrees, my teaching experience, or the roles I've held. I thought qualifications were something you earned and could list on paper. But God has been teaching me something different. The more I've stepped into new and unfamiliar

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” - 2 Corinthians 5:7 One of the greatest struggles in the Christian life is learning the difference between the reality of Christianity and our experience of Christianity. Many believers unknowingly judge God's faithfulness by what they feel, see, or experience in a particular season. When life is good, God feels close. When life is difficult, God seems distant. But Scripture repeatedly teaches us that God's reality is not determined by ou

Okay, we are stepping into a difficult conversation. As I write this, I am having my hair done in a Salon where everyone speaks Shona and South Africa finds itself wrestling with tensions surrounding foreign nationals. There are political discussions, economic concerns, and deeply held opinions on all sides. I do not pretend to have all the answers, nor do I claim to understand every detail of how we arrived here... What I do know is this: as followers of Christ, we are calle

There are days when writing comes easily, and then there are days like today when motivation is nowhere to be found. Yet here I am, choosing consistency over feelings and discipline over convenience. I've always understood the importance of showing up for people and being present, but I've realised that the same commitment is required in my walk with God. Digging into Scripture and spending quiet time with the Lord is not always what we want to do, but it is always worthwhile

There’s something almost intimidating about people in the Bible. Especially someone like Daniel. This man prayed consistently, stood firm under pressure, survived lions, interpreted dreams, and somehow still maintained peace in the middle of chaos. Meanwhile, I open Instagram for “two minutes” and suddenly I’m deep into reels I never planned to watch. Sometimes I look at people in the Bible and think, surely life was easier back then. But maybe it wasn’t easier at all. Maybe

Lately, life has felt like it’s moving at full speed. The weeks blur into one another, routines repeat themselves, and before I know it, another month has passed. After reflecting on that feeling in last week’s blog, this week brought me a quieter but deeply personal reminder: sometimes change happens so gradually that you only notice it in a single moment. I’ve been consistently showing up for myself in my fitness and weight-loss journey. Not perfectly, not dramatically; jus

Netball meets Rugby Great, Victor Matfield It's hard to believe we're already in May. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Easter, and now we're in the fifth month of the year. I have so much to be thankful for, yet there are still many things I want to accomplish. I'm realizing it's okay for dreams to persist while I navigate daily life. These two aspects can coexist without negating each other. Every day brings new lessons, and I'm enjoying it. This past week ha

I’ve been really intentional over the past month about sitting with God and reading His Word daily. What came from this was a clarity that has been quietly gnawing at me over the past week. Yes, I am a believer, and I know that God can do exceedingly above and beyond what I can think or even imagine (Ephesians 3:20). But I am also human; someone who carries dreams that feel too big and too heavy for me to hold, no matter how strong I may present myself. So what do I do with t

Every day, I catch myself measuring my worth by what I accomplish. I take quiet note of the things I’ve done and the tasks completed, goals met, small wins that make me feel like I’m moving forward. And when those things are there, I feel… okay. Like I’m doing enough. Like I am enough. But then there are days when the list is empty. Days when I haven’t achieved much. When nothing is moving. When there’s no visible progress, no applause, no sense of momentum. And in those mom

Easter often comes and goes with a familiar rhythm. We celebrate Resurrection Sunday with joy, yet sometimes the deeper journey through Holy Week feels like a distant story, something we observe rather than fully live. I discovered that by intentionally experiencing each day of Holy Week as the original followers of Jesus did, my personal walk with God transformed. This devotional practice brought new meaning to Easter and helped me grasp the profound love and sacrifice behin

An Unexpected Beginning Well… where do we even start? I suppose at the beginning. Over the past year and a few months I've been on a weight loss journey, and somehow it has led me here - running a solid 10KM hill non-stop. If you had told me this a while ago, I probably would have laughed. A lot has happened in between, obviously, but the biggest plot twist is that I used to hate running. Truly. I never understood why people would willingly wake up early and put themselves th

For a long time, I wore independence like a badge of honour. I could handle it. I could carry it. I could figure it out. I didn’t need to ask, and I definitely didn’t need to burden anyone. But hyper-independence is sneaky. It looks like strength on the outside, yet quietly resists surrender on the inside. As a high-functioning, Type A personality, I found comfort in being “low maintenance.” In relationships, I felt most valued when I wasn’t asking for anything. I prided myse

Okay first of all… I need you to understand how unserious this is. Tell me you’re a millennial without telling me - I signed up for a 10KM. If you had asked me five years ago about running, jogging, or even “a brisk walk,” I would have said, “God bless you, but that is not my ministry.” And yet… here we are. Somewhere between turning 30 and realising my metabolism is not a spiritual gift, something shifted. I can’t explain it. It’s like your body and your frontal lobe have a

I knew this year would be different from the last five - not because of circumstances, but because I chose it to be. I walked away from what was conventional and predictable to pursue something unfamiliar and, if I’m honest, uncomfortable. And I’m proud of myself for staying the course, even when doubt started whispering questions I didn’t always have answers to. My best friend and my mom often say I have the gift of faith. I’ve always had this quiet, unwavering belief: if

My bestest walking partner, my Mom. x Today, I woke up and completed a 4km run in under 40 minutes. For many, that might not sound impressive, but for me, it’s a significant achievement. Just two years ago, I could barely finish a 2.5km walk in the same time. This transformation made me ponder the relationship between effort and reward. The amount of effort you invest in any endeavor ultimately influences the outcomes you’ll achieve down the road. Yet, as I reflect on my jour

Stepping Into the Unknown Doing something new sometimes requires us to do it in a way it has never been done before. That sentence alone can be unsettling - especially for someone like me, who loves structure, predictability, and a clear plan. There’s comfort in knowing what comes next. There’s safety in routine. And yet, here I am: standing in the unknown, with an unknown future stretching out in front of me. A New Playground With No Rules If I’m honest, this season feels li

A week of recharge, lots of Netball and so much fun. Finding Joy Where You Least Expect It Last week, I found myself in Johannesburg - one of those places I don’t often count as a favourite. But you know what? It has some of my favourite people. I got to spend quality time with my sister and my niece, laughing over the little things, and even caught up with one of my best friends from university days. Those moments reminded me of something important : just because a place isn

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” - Psalm 136:1 A Daily Reflection on Gratitude Today, let’s take a moment to embrace the power of gratitude in our lives. It’s a simple yet profound practice that can transform our mindset and uplift our spirits. Cultivating an attitude of gratefulness has been my lifeline, helping me navigate through the storms of anxiety and depression. Life may not always be filled with sunshine and roses, but even in the

When we think about our walk with God, we often imagine grand gestures and big commitments. We envision ourselves bursting forth in acts of faith that define our lives. Yet, what we often overlook are the small, daily actions that require just as much devotion. The struggle to obey God in the little things - like writing a daily blog, for me, offers profound lessons on consistency. The Weight of Small Things I have been dealing with a lot of change and most of it has been sel

Bonjour Lovelies, I come back and I thought what better way than to hop onto this trend ... Starting university two years after my peers was not an easy path. In 2016, while many around me were already deep into their studies and careers, I was just beginning my varsity journey. This delay felt like a setback at first, but looking back now, it was a profound lesson in patience, faith, and personal growth. Over the years, my relationship with God has deepened, and I have grown