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 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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4 Ways Healthy Boundaries Enhance Female Christian Friendships

, January 7th, 2026|Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues, Women’s Issues|

Female friendships in the Christian communities often feel like walking through a minefield of expectations. As women were told to bear one another’s burdens, yet we find ourselves drowning under the weight of the constant needs of others. We are expected to be there for one another and end [...]

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Are You Having An Affair? Recognizing the Signs of Infidelity

, January 6th, 2026|Couples Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling, Infidelity and Affairs, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Issues|

One of the main reasons marriages end is because one or both parties have had an affair. Infidelity is a difficult subject to tackle, not only because there are many sensitivities around it, from the person who has been subjected to it feeling uncomfortable discussing it, to the person who [...]

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5 Signs of Acute Depression in Women After Divorce

, January 6th, 2026|Depression, Featured, Individual Counseling, Women’s Issues|

Divorce is one of life’s most profound disruptions. It ranks as the second most stressful life event according to most research. For women navigating this transition, emotional balance can shift dramatically every day. It could start as sadness and grief, and before the day is done, something more persistent [...]

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What Leaders Can Do to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace

, December 22nd, 2025|Coaching, Featured, Individual Counseling, Professional Development|

Prioritizing mental health in the workplace is key to team longevity, low employee turnover, and preventing burnout. As a leader, there are multiple ways to be proactive in the mental health space, especially with the support of your company or organization. Recent research suggests that nearly 59 million adults [...]

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The Truth Behind Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

, December 12th, 2025|Featured, Individual Counseling, OCD|

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has become a term that’s bandied about for people who enjoy tidiness and order, or things done in a particular way. In reality, the mental health condition OCD is a far more severe and disturbing illness, characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (called obsessions) and repetitive [...]

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Codependency or Devotion? Signs of a Codependent Relationship

, December 11th, 2025|Codependency, Couples Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling, Relationship Issues|

Codependency can look so much like devotion that you might not notice it slipping into your relationship. You might think of it as being there for someone. You might even reward yourself for being helpful or for having a servant’s heart. And sure, some of this dedication is love, [...]

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Advice for New Moms: Encouragement from a Christian Perspective

, December 5th, 2025|Featured, Individual Counseling, Women’s Issues|

That first night home with your new baby is unforgettable! You stare at your little one’s face and touch the smooth skin of their cheek. How does God love me so much to give me such a beautiful blessing? you wonder. You tuck your baby into bed and fall [...]

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