If someone asked which outdated technology I miss the most, my answer would be pay TV. In a world filled with streaming services, I never expected to miss pay TV, yet I often do. While today’s technology gives us endless entertainment, it has also introduced something I didn’t expect—choice paralysis. Why I Miss Pay TV There was … Read more
Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more
I think I am a lifelong learner, although I haven’t always recognised it. For much of my life, I saw challenges as problems to overcome as quickly as possible. When something went wrong at work, a machine broke down, a job became complicated, or an unexpected issue appeared, my first reaction was frustration. I wanted things … Read more
Discouragement is something I know well. It often shows up when you least expect it. Sometimes it comes after a disappointment or a setback at work. Other times, it just appears for no clear reason. The hardest part about discouragement is that it changes not only how we feel, but also how we see things. … Read more
A friend recently asked me: “What do you love now that you hated when you were younger?” My first answers came quickly: beer, anchovies, and olives. As a child, I couldn’t understand why anyone would willingly consume something so bitter, salty, or strong. Yet today I enjoy all three. Somewhere along the way, my tastes … Read more
One way I have grown this year is by beginning to understand what it really means to take full ownership of Splash Colour Imaging. In fact, taking ownership of a business is a journey that continues to teach me new lessons. That still feels a little daunting. Owning a business is one thing on paper. Carrying … Read more
The fear of rejection is one of the biggest fears I have had to overcome. It is not always obvious from the outside. Sometimes it hides behind busyness, humour, independence, or simply keeping things to yourself. But underneath, there can be a quiet fear: What will people think if they really know me? For me, overcoming the fear of … Read more
When the Day Starts Heavy Some days don’t begin the way we hoped. Today was one of those days for me. I received the news that one of my staff members is resigning and moving on. He has been with me for over 15 years, so it is not just a business change. It feels … Read more
Strength That Made Me Stronger Than I Thought I do not have one clear moment when I realised I was stronger than I thought. There was no dramatic turning point. No single day where I stood back and said, “Now I know I am strong.” Life has not worked that way for me. Strength has arrived … Read more
When people ask me to describe an ideal life, I picture something quieter than a dream house or a perfect calendar. I picture inner peace with God. I picture a heart that rests in love. From that place, I can respond to others with freedom, not hunger. I know what it feels like to chase the … Read more