Kate Motaung

Believers in Christ don’t have to wait for the next big miracle to experience the Presence of God. In the ordinary and the unexpected, His peace and power beckon us into a life where it’s possible to experience joy and wonder in the milestones and the mundane. The same Holy Spirit who rains fire from heaven also speaks in gentle whispers. This is especially significant for those suffering from loneliness and depression. The Old Testament prophet, Elijah, can attest

The symptoms may frighten you if you have never experienced an anxiety attack (sometimes called a panic attack). Even during an episode, your first thought may be that you are dying. Trying to gain control over anxiety attack symptoms takes practice and patience. The panic can overwhelm you, but once you know what to expect from anxiety attack symptoms, you can create a game plan to help stop them when they hit. Common anxiety attack symptoms. Anxiety attack symptoms

In this article, I am going to define trauma from a clinical perspective, but also give insight into how discernment is needed when it comes to discussing experiences of trauma, as people understand and process experiences differently. This can result in some confusion for those who have experienced trauma and try to relate it to others, or those who may have experienced trauma and perhaps not realized it because their fundamental understanding of trauma didn’t allow them to recognize

A parent has the huge job of nurturing another human being and preparing them for life. Parenting is a task that never quite ends and, in some seasons, feels more thankless and draining than rewarding or encouraging. Being a parent changes over time as your children grow and enter different stages of life. In this way, parenting a newborn is different from parenting a teenager or a young adult, but you’re still a parent and occupy that unique role

As you get older, it is not uncommon to occasionally forget where you put something, lose your train of thought, or forget a name, but if you have persistent memory problems that disrupt your daily life it might be a sign of something more serious. You may be experiencing early signs of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a collection of symptoms resulting from damage to the brain that leads to deterioration of cognitive function and

It can be frustrating when your mind and body don’t do what you want them to. We all experience this unpleasant disjuncture between our desires and our reality, and that is part of the harsh truth of the human condition. For some among us, this disjuncture is connected to neurodevelopmental challenges that mean that their minds don’t function in typical ways. One such set of challenges takes the form of the condition known as autism. Autism is a spectrum.

The close-knit bond between spouses is something that God takes seriously. But it’s often true that what we want for ourselves and what God desires for us don’t always coincide, and this is to our detriment. So, it’s not surprising to read accounts such as the following in the pages of the Bible: And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?” He answered, “Have you not

Separation anxiety is recurrent stress that can make even anticipating the separation fraught with emotions. It can create unhealthy habits of codependency and lead to attachment disorders. It is more than just missing a loved one; there can be deep worries and fears that rise up in times of separation. For some people, they are not bothered by someone being out of sight and out of mind. For others, all unseen and unknown things can lead to debilitating anxiety

Depression is one of the most common mental health struggles facing the world today. Most people know someone, or have struggled with depression at some point in their lives, themselves. There are several different mood disorders where “dressed mood” is a large component. The most prevalent is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Statistics of Major Depression Disorder in the U.S. The National Institute of Mental Health reported that the percentage range of people over the age of 18 who struggled

If you are looking to reduce anxiety, there are many simple ways to do this on your own. Try these 20 suggested methods, and if you need more help, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of counselors for a customized treatment plan. 1. Practice deep breathing exercises Deep breathing exercises can reduce anxiety by activating the body’s relaxation response. When you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain

God, the Creator of marriage, the first institution, has laid out His plan for marriage as a lifelong union. What happens when we stray from His intention? The Bible addresses marriage and divorce. God’s design for marriage never included abuse, violence, or coercive control. Emotional abuse can bruise or severely harm a person’s heart, mind, and soul. The apostle Paul further taught that the marital relationship is an ongoing demonstration of the sacrificial love that Christ showed His church.

There is help available for single moms who feel overwhelmed with all the tasks that they have to handle by themselves. If you are a single mom, there is encouragement for you today and we encourage you to seek out additional help from a Christian counselor. In the book, The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make, authors Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells outline several practical ways that moms can get help. Here is some advice on help