There are three distinct things I remember about my Grandmother's bathroom; A toilet dolly with a crochet dress that covered the tissue roll (and watched your every move!) A round standing mirror with a long handled comb on the windowsill. A purplish shell which sat on the ledge beside the toilet. Outside the bathroom was a chandelier with strings of white shells dangling below. I always wanted to reach up and touch the strands everytime I passed underneath. -----------------

Last week while in a strategic planning meeting I asked my leadership staff a simple question; 'What does a successful 2023 look like?'...

Abandoned in the market, found by police, and abandoned again. Breathing? Yes. Living? No! Labelled a vegetable and jailed

I have read the "Bloom Where You are Planted" slogans and smiled. They make inspiring T-shirt prints or refrigerator magnets but the reality of the sentiments requires more than just a positive mental attitude and a few deep breaths of determination or willpower. My papaya trees are proof that location is absolutely essential for growth. I planted all 4 seedlings in October; Two are several feet tall, 1 is half size and one hardly grew at all. In fact, it has just stayed the

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Shame magnifies the flaws so we stop believing that the changes we long for are available and within our reach.

While talking with a pioneering friend needing some breakthrough miracles this week, I kept thinking and seeing my packet of mustard...

A dear friend with valued wisdom encouraged me to delve into Naomi's story; Her prophetic name means pleasant or sweet; a declaration of...

I am writing this on Mother's Day (in the Philippines). I first heard and carried the title of Mum 18 years ago. My eldest is now 25. We met when he was 7 years old. A toothless grin set in a cheeky, expressive and talkative character, asking endless questions! Home is where the family is! He was brought up by a loving Lola (Grandma) and a tribe of devoted Titas (Aunties) but I was the first one he ever called 'Mom' (spelt with an 'O' until he switched to British spellings).

Jehovah Rapha; the God who heals. I love this name! He is what we all need in these challenging days (and long nights!) I love this name even more now that I have learned that Rapha means 'to mend with stitches'. It is not easy to bring ripped and ragged edges together, to sew in the gaps and restore the holes. It requires much skill and patience to repair frayed damage. It is not a drive-through microwavable instant fix, but fine workmanship mastery manoeuvres with a sharp

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Are you exhausted from the fight? Does it feel like nothing is changing? "TAKE UP YOUR POSITIONS" "Take up your positions; stand firm and...

Fiercely fought, but some are lost. Defeats. No medals or certificates. No trophies. Just wounds and scars. Friendships that couldn't go the distance. Sickness that overtook before the finish line. Love that counted the cost and had no savings. Suddenlies that stole everything in a moment. Direct hits. Assaults that took out the brave and faithful. Wounded warriors. Worn out and heart weary. Hidden scars and untold wrestlings. Secret liquid pillow prayers, The questions of th

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Do you want to turn your challenges into opportunities? We start with great ideas and plans which then take a sharp tumble when it...

My husband says I am stubborn! It is not really as a criticism but a statement of determination. There are plenty of times I wrestle...

I thought it was a midlife crisis gradually unravelling as I approached my 40th birthday! Everything was shifting within. Interior...

Although you push me away, reject my love and ask me to leave you alone. I will never stop thinking of you. I will continue loving you;...

There is a little rise of hope everytime I see seeds germinate; tiny green leaves activating a swell of gratitude with just the power of...

I curiously touched the petals of the lunch table centre piece bouquet. Instant disappointment! Captivating from a distance, but another...