A simple family adventure of trying new vegetables turned into a quiet lesson about how God grows us — one experience, one act of obedience, and one “taste of grace” at a time.
Self-Development
Apples of Gold: The Quiet Art of Feedback
My dad had a way of correcting without crushing. His words built people up, even when he disagreed. Looking back, I see how his gentle art of feedback reflected Proverbs 25:11: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
Emotional Intelligence: Not Just for the Workplace, But for the Home
We often hear about emotional intelligence in the workplace, but less commonly in the home. Yet Scripture is full of women—Abigail, Ruth, the Shunammite woman, Deborah—who embodied wisdom, restraint, and empathy. Their stories show us how emotional intelligence can shape families, diffuse tension, and even open the door for miracles. With God’s grace, we, too, can build welcoming yet resilient homes.
From Triangle to Prism: Discovering Hidden Richness in Simple Spaces
From the outside, my life looked triangular—church, home, school. But inside that triangle, God was shaping depth, joy, and hidden richness.
Beyond the Pulpit: Lessons I Learned at Camp Meetings
Serving at camp meetings wasn’t just about washing dishes, serving food, or even singing in the choir — it was a school of life. From the kitchens to security posts and the choir/orchestra, I discovered that some of the deepest lessons of faith are learned not at the pulpit, but in the everyday acts of service.
Through the Eyes of a Child: A Lesson in Seeing God’s Art
This morning, my son asked me if I loved his eyes. When I said yes, he replied, “Because Jesus made it.” His simple truth reminded me how often we overlook the everyday miracles in our bodies and our world. From crimson sunsets to galaxies far away, God’s artistry is everywhere—worth noticing, worth thanking Him for.
Lessons From a Traffic Light: How to Steward Time and Show Up With Purpose
Watching the traffic light outside my window—cycling through red, yellow, and green without fail—reminds me of something profound. It doesn’t wait for applause. It simply does what it was made to do. In that quiet, ordinary moment, I discovered a powerful life lesson about time, purpose, and consistency. This post is an invitation to reflect on what it means to show up faithfully and steward your season—especially when no one’s watching.
How to Correct Without Crushing Someone’s Spirit: The Power of Truth Wrapped in Love
Truth without love wounds. Love without truth misleads. Jesus showed us the balance. Discover how His gentle approach—and a few funny life lessons from my dad—taught me to speak truth without breaking someone’s spirit.
Life as a Project: Applying Project Management Principles to Intentional Living
Discover how Psalm 90:12 and project management phases can guide you to live each day with purpose, priority, and intentionality.
6 Practical Tips for Managing Thesis Writing in the Early Stages of Your PhD
Starting a PhD can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling research, writing, and everything in between. In this post, I share 6 practical tips that helped me manage my thesis from the very beginning of my PhD. These are the lessons I wish someone had shared with me—and the habits that helped me finish strong.
“Green Kire”: The Worship Song We Couldn’t Name (and the Lessons It Taught Me)
Drive time to and from daycare has always been a special bonding moment for me and the kids. In those precious windows of time, we talk, laugh, and settle into a rhythm of worship. We usually play a few of… Read More ›
6 Simple Yet Powerful Habits to Deepen Your Bond with Your Spouse
Building and maintaining a strong bond in any relationship takes intentionality, consistent effort, and a whole lot of selflessness. This past weekend, my husband and I celebrated six beautiful years together. Over time, we’ve discovered a handful of practices that… Read More ›
2 easy steps to make your dream life a reality, no matter where you are!
What does your dream life look like? Imagine you can live that life without having to work a day in your life. Pure bliss! Picture these scenarios. You can travel anywhere in the world without worries while earning a sizeable… Read More ›
5 ways to learn effortlessly on LinkedIn
In an earlier post, I shared tips on making the most of your LinkedIn presence and standing out from the crowd. But, besides networking and growing your personal brand, did you know LinkedIn also provides attractive opportunities for learning and… Read More ›
Reading will become more enjoyable if you stop doing these 5 things
Two weeks ago, I shared on social media that I was on my third book for the year. Many people found that pronouncement mesmerizing – understandably so 😅😅. Inspired by the reactions to that post, I discuss 5 probable reasons… Read More ›
Advice to my Younger Self
If you were to give one piece of advice to the younger version of yourself, what would it be?? I’d start 😊 “Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” I know you tend to overthink things; you want to… Read More ›
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Presence
When it comes to networking for professionals, LinkedIn is the place to be. It boasts of the world’s largest career development and social platform for professionals, with about 875 million users worldwide. Irrespective of your field of study, career stage,… Read More ›
6 actionable steps to maximize 2023
The year 2023 is still young. Today is the 12th of January, which means we are well into the second week of the year. It also means that we have fifty weeks left before the year ends. It is typical… Read More ›
My favourite apps 2023
It’s a new year, and considering we all strive to be more productive and organized, it can be helpful to have a toolkit of apps at our fingertips. As someone always looking for ways to increase productivity and get more… Read More ›
3 remarkable people skills I learnt from my husband
Marriage is such a beautiful thing. It provides unrestricted access to that special person you love, which also presents a unique opportunity for you to learn from each other. I have been married to my best friend for a little… Read More ›