The Story Tree

                                    Good Gifts I have been thinking about making a request to God, and believe me, it is not the first time I am making this request, nor the second, nor the third, nor any number that can be counted on one or two hands. But I want to try it differently this time—or maybe not, since I have tried this before. Anyway, here is how I am planning to make this request. I saw somewhere that you should write your request to God and put it in the Bible. Well, you are also asked to read a specific chapter in the Bible, Psalm 102, and then exercise patience once you have made your request to God. This has sat with me for two days, just thinking because I want to write the right words. You see, Christians often say that we need to be very specific in our prayers. Be detailed in your requests to God so that they are granted as you have described. If you are praying for a jo...

It has been a minute, but welcome once again to what will be my final write-up as a student of the Fearless Leadership Boot Camp. This journey technically began two years ago before I even signed up. I first heard about the course back in 2023. Different friends kept mentioning it, but I knew myself too well. I was not about to join simply because someone said I should. I understood that this was not just another program. It required commitment. Not just signing a form but signing my heart into it. I needed to first say yes to myself before I could say yes to the course. Then in 2024, someone else brought it up again. Same course, different face. Still I held back, and for the same reason. I knew that if I was going to do this, I had to do it with intention. I could not walk in casually. I even already knew the book I would write from this experience, and somehow that made it even harder to step in. Imagine knowing what God is going to make you birth and still hesitating to get pre...

  Walking Into the Waiting Room I can still picture it: fifteen-year-old me walking into a hospital waiting room, surrounded by adults. Some looked worn out by life, others kept to themselves. I had come alone for another appointment, trying to carry myself with quiet confidence. I wasn’t fearless but I had learned that sometimes you kept showing up because that was how you moved forward.   From Journals to Hope My teenage years were a blur of moving between homes and schools. I was always trying to fit in, because at the time, being “different” didn’t feel like a good thing. That was when journaling became my safe space. I poured my thoughts, prayers, and dreams onto paper. I didn’t write for anyone to read them, but deep down I hoped my words might one day encourage someone going through a hard time. Hospital visits alone, moments of wanting someone to understand these experiences slowly grew in me a desire to share my story so that others wouldn’t feel as alone as I somet...

  Hi there! I hope you’re doing well and keeping your inner flame burning bright. In my last blog, we talked about spreading hope—lighting candles in the hearts of those around us whose flames have dimmed or nearly gone out. Hope is life, and sharing it can bring someone back from the edge. Today, let’s talk about something that takes hope to the next level: Fearless Influence. Fearless influence is about living boldly—being unafraid to stand for what’s right, confidently sharing your faith, and inspiring others through your actions. Think of the people you look up to for their courage and impact. Maybe it’s your parent, a teacher, a friend, or even a public figure. Influence alone isn’t enough; true influence requires fearlessness —standing strong when it’s not popular, and shining your light even when the world tries to dim it.   A Book That Opened My Eyes Recently, I read a powerful book called Church Shift by Sunday Adelaja, and it changed how I see influence as ...

I have always said that without hope, one is as good as dead. Hope is that deep belief in your heart and mind that, no matter the circumstances, there will be a positive outcome. When hope is absent, the mind becomes a breeding ground for negative thoughts—thoughts that drain life, steal strength, and smother the will to keep going. The heart, in turn, releases negative emotions: sadness, fear, loneliness, despair. And when these take root, they can lead someone into a dark, cold, and empty place. A place many of us have found ourselves in at some point—a state of hopelessness. Ironically, I’m writing about hope in a season when I feel I need it the most. This past month has been especially difficult. Even as I put these words down, I’m wrestling with thoughts I wouldn’t dare speak aloud. If someone else were to voice them, my heart would break for them. I’d want to sit with them, give them a hug, listen without judgment—just be there so they wouldn’t feel alone. Sometimes we hur...

  Money, Church, and My Heart: Lessons from Kingdom Stewardship Today, I want to talk about money, the church, and my heart—just like the topic says. Honestly, this has always been kind of a tricky subject for me, especially when it comes to church. For a long time, whenever the church started talking about money, my first thought was, “Oh great, they just want my money and I don’t even have enough of it.” This thinking was fueled by some pretty disappointing experiences. I’ve met people who weren’t honest with me, and I’ve seen others who acted like good religious leaders but were really just looking out for themselves, treating the church like a revenue-driven company. All of that definitely shaped how I felt about the whole thing. It made me skeptical and cautious. But lately, I’ve been trying to take a closer look—not just at the church, but at my own heart too. Andrew Wommack’s book Financial Stewardship really opened my eyes. He says we should give our tithes to a local...