• : Author

    As a licensed Christian counselor, I work with couples, adult individuals, teens, and families dealing with a variety of concerns. I will listen to your story, seek to identify with your pain, and be present with you in the midst of it. I will accept you exactly as you are, without judgment. With empathy, warmth, and the love of God, I will welcome you into our sessions and work with you to determine the issues you’re struggling with and the best path forward for healing. My primary goal is for you to heal from the inside out, with God’s help and direction.

  • : 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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