Kate Motaung

Imagine that you are an artist, and your marriage is the canvas. If you want to create a piece of art, you must first realize that your canvas is unique. It does not need to be compared to those around you. It does not have to blend in with the crowd. A genuine and radiant piece of art is produced through a lot of sweat and dedication, but that demanding work pays off. It withstands the test of time.

Every season of has its own set of joys and challenges. Whether you are the parent of a newborn, middle-schooler, or young adult, you face constantly changing tides as you navigate your relationships, your child’s personality, and their wide variety of needs. Parenthood is an ever-winding road. It might feel like you are never just “coasting,” because there is always something new to see, learn, and discover. Robert Breault said, “Parenting is a stage of life’s journey where the

It can come as a shock to us when we look in the mirror and realize we are growing older day by day. Our inner being may still feel like we are in our twenties or thirties, however, the outer shell might tell a different story. Whether you are forty or ninety, you can slow down the signs of aging with some healthy changes, both mentally and physically. Signs of Aging The aging process is a natural part of

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects approximately 46 million people globally. American women and men are equally subject to developing bipolar behavior, with approximately 10% of American adults having one of three mood disorders such as major depressive disorder, chronic mild depression, or bipolar disorder. In addition, children who have a parent with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing mental health problems. This generational effect is due to genetic, biological, and psychological factors. Bipolar disorder

In every relationship, there comes a time when friction mars things. Misunderstandings, misrepresentations, unmet expectations, frustrations, lies, and hard truths can all bring difficulties into relationship issues. Two imperfect people, whether a couple in love, a parent and child, neighbors, colleagues, perfect strangers, or friends, are bound to run into trouble at some point in their interactions. The all-important question to ask is “What then?” When conflict of whatever kind arises, some people avoid it, others address it head-on

When a couple gets together for the first time, it can be pure bliss. Though it is a very real possibility, the thought of infidelity invading their relationship often feels remote. In a national survey carried out in the US, about 25% of married men and around 15% of married women confirmed they had affairs involving sexual intercourse, with this number almost doubling if we include emotional affairs that didn’t have a physical component. So, infidelity is real, and

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disease listed by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5) as a Neuro-developmental Disorder. It affects adults, teenagers, and children, and is defined as “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, has symptoms presenting in two or more settings (i.e., at home, school, or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities), and negatively impacts directly on social, academic, or occupational functioning.” Several ADHD symptoms

Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated or angry with someone? It may have been something small they said or did that set you off. Perhaps they cut you off in traffic, or they said something that left you feeling slighted or betrayed. Our anger can be kindled for any number of reasons, and if it isn’t expressed well, that anger can deal an untold amount of damage to ourselves and the people around us. In dealing with anger,

Since the Spring of 2020, with the advent of the Coronavirus Pandemic, many have noticed an increase in their own feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear. Many individuals have reached out to therapists and counselors across the world to work on their mental health. One of the “silver linings” of this whole pandemic is the normalization and destigmatization of therapy, along with the recognition of the necessity of taking care of your mental health. Reaching out for help has

Even the healthiest of relationships sometimes goes through times of struggle and disconnect. Life circumstances, differing expectations, personality clashes, and countless other factors can all contribute to friction in any relationship. However, there is a vast difference between a relationship that is suffering from the natural bumps and rough patches that life brings and an abusive relationship. To describe a relationship as “abusive” may conjure any number of scenarios, and it can be scary and confusing to acknowledge the

In today’s fast-paced world, we are encouraged to push harder, go further; succeed at all costs. This leads to stress, anxiety, and worry. The result is “burnout.” We think we’re not good enough; we cannot cope with it all. Life is just too hard, and we start to doubt our abilities. Below you will find eight Bible verses that will instill in you a sense of peace and wellbeing and help you to move closer to knowing how to

Trauma, by its broadest definition, is everywhere. In various segments on the nightly news, in one Bible story after another, and the lives of our closest friends and family – stories of trauma abound. I would argue that every person will experience trauma, to some extent, in their lifetime, and many experience layers of it. Trauma is inevitable, and the effects of trauma can be both numerous and powerful. Healing from trauma is never a simple task, and yet,