Kate Motaung

Are you a Christian who struggles with depression and feels confused as to why this is so? Do you have find it confusing to be a follower of Christ and still experience feelings of melancholy and hopelessness? If so, read on. This article on depression in Christians may contain a word of hope for you. Common Misconceptions About Depression in Christians I have struggled with depression off and on since I was fourteen years old. When I became a

Domestic violence occurs in many forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, spiritual, and financial. Domestic violence is not a victimless crime; it impacts multiple areas of life and leaves the abused with unresolved emotions. Healing after domestic abuse requires more than time and therapy. For this process, faith becomes the soil in which restoration is rooted. The wounded soul is cultivated back to wholeness through the nutrients provided in this restoration process. These nutrients can consist of God, the Bible,

Recently, the beautiful wife of actor Dick Van Dyke posted a video of herself and her 96-year-old husband singing and dancing. Prolific actress Betty White passed away at only three weeks short of her 100th birthday. When we look at society, there’s a trend of higher life expectancy and some people may be asking why. Social media fills us with images of intense workout regimes or new diets. Some people swear by Keto, others are vegan or vegetarian. The

Rejection hurts. It makes you question your worth. Consider how this is true in the case of an infant whose attempts to bond with his or her mother are ignored. God created us with a deep need to form meaningful relationships. Infants are biologically wired to turn to and bond with their mothers for survival. The security or lack of security in this first attachment becomes a blueprint of how relationships work. This is carried into adulthood, affecting how you

The holiday season often brings warmth, community, and celebration, but it can also create more financial pressure. Between gift-giving, travel, food costs, and social expectations, money can quickly become a source of stress instead of joy. Holiday spending can be tied to deeper emotional patterns, family expectations, and even a desire to prove worth or create the “perfect” Christmas. Let’s face it, most people struggle with finances at some point in their lives. If you are dealing with financial problems,

Being agreeable sounds like a good thing, right? In fact, as a child, you were probably told to “just get along” with your siblings or to “just go with the flow” during family vacation. Being agreeable can be a good thing and often appears to be humility and love, but for people pleasers, the motive isn’t love at all; it’s fear. People pleasers don’t want to upset anyone, so they say “yes” to everything. They go along with the

One day, my then-thirteen-year-old daughter and I were playing around. She did something, and I jokingly said, “Shame on you!!” But something in my spirit quickened, and I said, “No! No shame on you! No shame in any of us once we have accepted Christ! Our shame is under the blood!” Many people, even many Christians, deal with guilt and shame. What’s the difference between guilt and shame? I like the way Sheila Walsh explains it in her book

People struggle with the concept of forgiveness. The human question, “Why should I even bother to forgive?” is prevalent in our society, and it’s a difficult one. When Jesus told his disciples to forgive 70x7 times, he was commanding them to go against their instinct to hold a grudge. It’s easier to stay angry than it is to forgive, but it’s not better for us. What happens when we forgive? When we forgive, we let go of the resentment

Many people think Christians never get angry, or if they become angry, they shouldn’t stay angry. Anger is a strong response to something displeasing. Jesus says, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33), meaning there will be struggles during our life’s path. God also says that vengeance belongs to Him (Romans 12:19). God takes on the actionable part of anger because He knows the spiritual, emotional, and physical costs

The idea of eternal youth is a wildly popular narrative in fictional stories and legends. The legend of the Fountain of Youth, for example, was famously sought out by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. He risked his life looking for a magical spring whose waters could restore youth and vitality to all who would drink it. In Tuck Everlasting, the fountain of youth is such a coveted secret that it creates all types of chaos. Why are

How would you respond if a friend were to ask you, “How are your relationships going these days?”? Your relationships may be going amazingly well, meeting your needs and expectations, while also providing you with opportunities to serve others effectively. Healthy and fulfilling relationships such as these are enriching, and they can contribute to an overall sense of well-being. On the other hand, you might be feeling stuck, struggling to make sense of the state of your relationships, or the

The health of your relationships plays a large role in your well-being. We are relational and social beings, created to love God and others. We are most human when we are in nurturing relationships with others who help bring out our God-given potential, and when we do the same for them. Healthy relationships give us accountability, stability, and support during troubled times, as well as an environment to flourish in. If relationships are that influential, it makes sense that when