• : Author

    I believe in the importance of honoring your unique story. Our stories – and the narratives we internalize about our stories – significantly shape the ways we engage with God, ourselves, and others. The first step in the healing journey is always powerful, and sometimes it can come with a sense of trepidation or hesitancy. Taking this step to seek care and share your story is a holy and sacred act. I would be honored to walk with you in your journey toward healing, freedom, and ongoing transformation.

  • : Curator

    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.

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