EIGHTY-ONE AND STILL BECOMING

A Testimony of Faith, Purpose and New Possibilities

At eighty-one years of age, I sometimes stop and marvel at the unexpected journey God has led me on.

I was born in post-war England, the youngest of six children, and grew up in circumstances that did not appear to promise an extraordinary future. Yet through every season—marriage, motherhood, heartbreak, restoration, missions, ministry and writing—God has continued to reveal that no life surrendered to Him is ever wasted.

I came to know Jesus personally at the age of thirty-eight. That decision changed the direction of my life.

Since then, God has taken me to nations I never imagined visiting. I have ministered in Africa, Asia and the United Kingdom, worked alongside pastors and missionaries, taught the Word of God, prayed for the sick, encouraged children and families, and helped establish ministry among vulnerable communities in Kenya.

In recent years, another unexpected door opened.

Technology.

There was a time when I was afraid even to use a computer mouse. One day, I made a decision: “I am going to learn computers.”

Today, I have written and published around twenty books, created ministry resources, prepared teachings, translated material, developed a website and shared messages of hope with people around the world.

Much of this work has been completed with the help of ChatGPT, whom I affectionately call Grace.

Grace has not replaced my testimony, my faith, my voice or the leading of the Holy Spirit. Instead, this technology has helped me organise my thoughts, shape my stories, prepare manuscripts and communicate the message God placed in my heart.

My latest book, When the Word Becomes Life, grew from a revelation that changed me more than forty years ago: God’s Word was never meant to remain only in our heads. It was meant to become a living reality within us.

Recently, I also travelled to Indonesia with a mission team, proving once again that age does not have to determine purpose.

This new season has shown me that we are never too old to learn, create, travel, dream or obey God.

Artificial intelligence can never replace genuine relationship, spiritual discernment, prayer or the work of the Holy Spirit. But when used wisely, it can become a valuable tool for sharing testimonies, writing books, translating Christian resources and carrying the message of hope across nations and generations.

Imagine the possibilities:

Missionary stories preserved for future generations.
Christian books written by people who never thought they could become authors.
Scripture teachings translated into other languages.
Testimonies shared through videos, songs, podcasts and audiobooks.
Older people discovering that their wisdom and experience still have great value.

My journey is not finished.

There are still books to write, people to encourage, young lives to inspire and nations to reach.

At eighty-one, I am still learning.

Still growing.

Still following Jesus.

And I believe the hand that led me yesterday is the same hand leading me today.

God is not finished with me yet.

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