Kate Motaung

Relationships require constant work, and the work of love is never really over. This is never truer than when it comes to dealing with the people closest to us, including our kids. Our children are a gift from the Lord. The Bible tells us this when it says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” (Psalm 127:3 ESV) Of course, if we are honest with ourselves, we may not always feel

In today’s world, it can feel like you may need what others would define as “a problem” in order to seek out professional counseling. However, that is not true. Family issues can be everything from a series of communication breakdowns to a new developmental stage or continual fighting between siblings. Times of transition such as a job change, big move, the blending of families, or the birth of a child can also create family issues that can be worked

Forgiveness is an abiding theme that God has woven throughout His Word. We embrace it as an immutable tenet of our life of faith in Christ. It is the perfect expression of who God is, as love. The Father gave His best, in the person of His only Son and our Savior. Jesus Christ, sacrificed His life, remitting humanity’s sin, so that we could joyfully abide in fellowship, indwelt by His Spirit in this life, and eternally, face to

Are you single, but not loving the season of singleness you’re in? Whether you have never been married before, or you are newly single after a breakup, divorce, or death, you can learn the tips for being single and loving it. Here are seven encouraging tips for you. Apply these tips for greater satisfaction in your singleness, no matter how long that season lasts. 1. View singleness as an opportunity rather than a burden. To the unmarried and the

Depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders have been reportedly on the rise in recent years. More and more adults are opening up to their families, friends, and doctors about their internal struggles. So, where do discussions about children’s mental health fit into the larger conversation? Children, just like adults, can be at risk for any number of mental health conditions. The prevalence of ADD, ADHD, and OCD among school-aged children tends to be widely accepted these days.

In a culture of all things anti-aging. In a culture of all things not pretty enough, not thin enough, not kind enough, not gracious enough, not disciplined enough. As women, this not-enough-ness is enough to destroy our beauty and we aren’t even aware of the destruction. It can be a sad fate to live this life without ever knowing our place and our presence of beauty in the world. Much of this has to do with learning to define

A toxic relationship is “any relationship [between two people] who don’t support each other, where there’s conflict and one seeks to undermine the other, where there’s competition, where there’s disrespect and a lack of cohesiveness” (Dr. Lillian Glass, 1955). Toxic relationships are not limited to romantic partnerships. They can exist in families, between friends, and in the workplace as well. The difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship In a healthy relationship both people enjoy each other’s company,

If you’ve ever heard, “You don’t listen,” when you are engaged in a conflict with your spouse, remember that listening is a learned skill – and it’s not one that many of us do well. However, becoming a more engaged, present listener is something we can improve on over time, and it can bring much-needed healing and growth to our relationships. To become a better listener, active listening is key. Active listening can be defined as listening with all

Once you were a little child whose parents arranged for your meals, your clothes, your education, on and on the list could go. You never doubted that your mom or dad would be able to meet all your needs. They set you off into life with the best tools they could and seemed so capable. Now you are noticing that their capability seems to be slipping. It worries you to realize that you need to care for your parents

Love exists at the core of every romantic relationship. Often first built on an attraction, love solidifies and connects two people in a way that creates a new connection and family. This is the process of “the two becoming one” as the Bible puts it. To understand this, researchers have long tried to find ways of codifying and measuring what love is. We can attempt to describe the feeling of love, but it’s often like trying to describe a

Though in the beginning, the human body was created to last forever, because of sin it begins to die the moment a person is born. It has become just a temporary “tent” (2 Corinthians 5:1) that God gives us to inhabit during our sojourn here on planet Earth. For those granted longevity, getting old is a normal part of life, albeit a challenging one that can bring frustrating changes to your mind and body (Ecclesiastes 12:2-3). You may also

When we think of a broken family our minds wander to divorce, or death, or maybe adoption by choice. But what if God, in His sovereignty, permits pieces of brokenness in our lives to preserve our future or the future of a generation to come? Can we truly embrace a Romans 8:28 lifestyle even in times of brokenness? Moses did. Brokenness that was out of his control led to the saving of a nation. Without a doubt, Moses is