Tawanda Harris is an inspirational speaker, author, and natural encourager whose life and message reflect God’s sustaining grace, healing power, and transforming love. After experiencing a debilitating lumbar-sacral plexus injury that led to her retirement from the United States Army, Tawanda entered a deeper season of dependence on God—anchored in the truth of 2 Corinthians 1:3, which names God as “the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.” In this season, she has come to know God not only as Comforter, but also as Healer, Restorer, and the One who redeems pain into purpose.
What began as personal prayers written in the midst of trauma became a divinely guided assignment. Through this practice of prayer and surrender, the G.L.O.W. Through Prayer book series was birthed—inviting readers to Glorify the Lord Over the World through intentional prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Alongside this series, her Empowered By Grace collection—including Empowered By Grace: Embracing Christ and Living a Transformed Life and the Empowered By Grace Companion Journal—extends her message of spiritual growth, healing, and practical transformation through Christ-centered living.
Her teaching and writing are rooted in the conviction that grace is not only what saves, but what sustains, strengthens, and transforms believers through every trial. Tawanda continues to share weekly encouragement through blogs, newsletters, podcasts, and women’s ministry leadership at her home church. Through Encourage LIFE Ministries (ELM), she is building a faith-centered platform devoted to helping individuals encounter God in deeply personal ways, especially in seasons of emotional struggle, mental distress, and spiritual weariness. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and a clinical focus in Mental and Behavioral Health from Campbellsville University, Tawanda is pursuing God-led pathways to integrate faith, emotional healing, and spiritual wellness into ministry and nonprofit work. Her vision is to establish Christ-centered support that helps believers navigate mental and emotional challenges while strengthening their spiritual foundation.
Above all, Tawanda is a wife and dog mom to their Labrador, Luka. She continues to walk forward in faith, trusting God’s unfolding purpose in every chapter of her life. For additional information, contact: sakiapublishing@gmail.com