12 Aug 2026

Life will throw everyone off balance at some point. What sets people apart, says Maun author Keatlaretse Mapodisi, is the courage to rise again.

That message sits at the heart of her new book, Peace Over Pain, a testimony of faith, healing, and resilience published under her own imprint, Beacon of Hope Publishing.

Mapodisi, 39, is a nurse, relationship and marriage counselor, and the founder of Beacon of Hope Publishing based in Maun. She says her professional work and personal journey both pushed her to put her story on paper.

“Peace Over Pain was birthed out of my own personal journey. Life took me through seasons of pain, disappointment, loss, marriage struggles, motherhood challenges and moments that tested my faith,”she said.

Through those seasons, she learned that pain does not cancel out peace.  

“God gave me peace that surpassed my understanding, even during some of my most difficult moments,” she said.

The book is written as both encouragement and guide for readers in a difficult season. Mapodisi wants them to know their struggles were not the end of their story.

Peace Over Pain blends personal testimony with practical lessons and scripture. Topics include disappointment, loss, marriage, relationships, motherhood, emotional healing, resilience, forgiveness, and trusting God during hard times.

“In  a nutshell, Peace Over Pain is about healing, hope, faith, and discovering that difficult seasons do not have to define the rest of one’s life,” Mapodisi said.

She described the writing process as emotional but healing saying the writing journey was emotional but also healing because writing about personal experiences meant revisiting some difficult moments. 

“At the same time, I could look back and recognise how far God has brought me,” she said.

The book was published through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, known as Amazon KDP, under Beacon of Hope Publishing. Mapodisi says it has been a valuable experience to be both author and publisher.

While the book is rooted in Christian faith, she said its themes of hope, healing, resilience and peace could speak to anyone going through a tough time.

Mental health is also a key focus. Mapodisi noted that emotional pain could take a serious toll on wellbeing, and urged readers not to suffer in silence.  

“Faith is very important to me, but I also believe that prayer and professional support can work together. My message is, acknowledge your pain, talk about it, seek help when you need it, and never lose hope that healing is possible,” she said.

She encouraged people to find safe spaces to talk, whether with a counselor, healthcare professional, trusted friend, family member or spiritual leader.

Peace Over Pain is available on Amazon. Mapodisi is already working on her next book, Breaking Free: Healing Wounds, Breaking Chains and Transforming Generations, which she says is almost complete. ends