Kate Motaung

About Kate Motaung

Kate Motaung is the Senior Writer, Editor, and Content Manager for a multi-state company. She is the author of several books including Letters to Grief, 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times, and A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging. Kate is also the host of Five Minute Friday, an online writing community that equips and encourages Christian writers, and the owner of Refine Services, a company that offers editing services. She and her South African husband have three young adult children and currently live in West Michigan. Find Kate’s books at katemotaung.com/books.

The Truth About Male Postpartum Depression

, April 28th, 2026|Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling, Men’s Issues|

Not too long ago, people questioned the validity of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers. There has always been societal pressure on new parents to be overjoyed at the birth of their children and to be naturally engaged in every aspect of parenthood, regardless of how they feel. The truth [...]

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Does a Gentle Parenting Approach Help or Hurt Children’s Mental Health?

, April 22nd, 2026|Christian Counseling for Children, Family Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues|

Decades of research show that a parenting style has a significant impact on children’s mental health, so how do you know which parenting style helps? Which approaches are hurting, and how can you make the shift to help your child or teen? These are all questions that modern parents [...]

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Christian Premarital Counseling: Building Marriage Foundations with Modern Insight and Biblical Wisdom

, April 10th, 2026|Couples Counseling, Featured, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Issues|

The decision to get married has always been a significant one, but the approach to preparing for marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation. Older generations entered marriage with cultural scripts and family patterns as their primary guides. Today’s couples face a different landscape, where they are encouraged to examine [...]

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The Emotions Behind Addictive Behavior

, April 2nd, 2026|Chemical Dependency, Featured, Individual Counseling, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues|

At the core of addictive behavior is distraction and avoidance. People with addictions are running from something or someone, whether they know it or not. Overcoming addiction is not a matter of changing our behavior and habits in hopes of getting a fresh start. That part of the journey [...]

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What is Forgiveness, Really? A Christian Counselor Explains

, March 13th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues, Spiritual Development|

Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is me giving up the right to hurt you for hurting me. – Beyoncé This quote by Beyoncé always speaks volumes to me when it comes to the reality of forgiveness. Often, forgiveness is only needed because we were hurt by [...]

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Getting Married: Key Premarital Counseling Questions Worth Asking

, February 27th, 2026|Couples Counseling, Featured, Marriage Intensives, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Issues|

It’s never wise to go along with something simply because other people do. Being intentional with how you live means recognizing that you have limited time on this earth and using it to accomplish meaningful goals. Getting married is on many people’s list of life goals, and it’s worth [...]

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A Faith-Based Guide to Postpartum Depression Treatment

, February 26th, 2026|Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling, Women’s Issues|

When you realize something isn’t right, you feel as though you’re standing at the edge of an unfamiliar landscape. There you are, holding your baby surrounded by people who expect you to feel joy. Yet, the weight pressing down on your chest echoes a different story. This is nothing [...]

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The Role of Exercise in a Healthy Plan for Spiritual Goals

, February 12th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Personal Development, Spiritual Development|

There is no reason exercise cannot be included in a plan for spiritual goals. A healthy plan for spiritual goals can include exercise, which is often seen as a physical goal. This goal isn’t a part of a fitness fad. Instead, it is a movement to weave health into spiritual [...]

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Healthy Ways to Cope with Anxiety in Pregnancy

, February 4th, 2026|Anxiety, Featured, Individual Counseling, Women’s Issues|

It’s quite possible that the greatest joy a person can have in life is to bring another human being into the world. The joy and beauty that attend the birth of a child are hard to compare to any other experience. However, the process that comes with it can [...]

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What Is the Definition of Sex Addiction? Debunking 6 Common Myths

, January 19th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Men’s Issues, Pornography Addiction, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction, Women’s Issues|

Hi there! I want to start this article by first acknowledging your willingness to learn more about sexual addiction. Whether you are trying to learn about the topic for educational purposes, want to support a loved one, or learn about your own struggles, I commend you for taking the [...]

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