💜 Welcome—I’m Tami Zanele Lawson Cross, founder of Zanele’s Faith Journeys. Above all, I love Jesus—He is my model, my unwavering source of strength, and my Hero. My journey and this community are grounded in His love and example.

My father’s words—“Life is a faith journey.”—are woven into everything I am. For years, they were my guideposts on days when hope felt fragile. My voice, “Walk boldly,” reminds me (and you) that courage is a choice we make every day. This tagline is not a catchphrase—it’s a living legacy, merging family wisdom with hard-earned perseverance.

Here, you’ll meet a Baltimore Ravens and a Baltimore Orioles fan who treasures a great NFL matchup (any teams) as much as quiet reflection. I’m an introvert by nature, a lover of old-school R&B and hip-hop, and someone who finds comfort in the TV classic Sanford & Son (especially seasons 1–3). I love that show!

By sharing my journey—vulnerabilities, struggles, failures, and triumphs—I aim to remind other women that faith and resilience can lead to transformation in every season. Being vulnerable is not easy, but if we stick together, we can build a community of strong, compassionate, and confident women who uplift one another.

💜 The Messy Middle

This space is built around one truth I return to often: life is lived in the messy middle, especially in midlife.

Not at the beginning. Not at the arrival point. But in the in-between—where things are uncertain, rebuilding, stretching, and becoming.

The messy middle shows up in different ways for all of us. Sometimes it’s universal—burnout, grief, waiting, starting over, or trying to make sense of life when it no longer looks the way we expected.

And sometimes, it is deeply shaped by season and age—especially for women over 50 who are navigating identity shifts, body changes, faith deepening, empty nests, career transitions, or simply asking, “What now?”

I don’t see the messy middle as something to rush through or escape. I see it as sacred ground—where faith becomes real, strength is rebuilt, and women discover they are not starting over… they are becoming.

This is the heart of Zanele’s Faith Journeys.

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This isn’t just “my” platform. It’s a space for genuine connection, healing, and faith-based encouragement, with Jesus as our ultimate example. If you want a supportive circle where your story is safe and your dreams are welcome, you’re already home.

Life is a faith journey. Walk boldly.

Be brave enough to pursue your dreams. 💜
Be faithful enough to trust the process. 💜
Be kind enough to help another woman along the way. 💜