by Kate Motaung | Oct 1, 2014 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Life in South Africa, South Africa
It’s 31 Days time! This is my second time linking up with The Nester, who dreamed up this writing challenge for bloggers everywhere to write 31 posts in the 31 days of October. Last year I wrote Defining Home in 31 Days. This year I’ll be writing on 31...
by Kate Motaung | Sep 30, 2014 | 31 Days, 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes, 31 Days of Life in South Africa
What could *you* do with five minutes? This is a question that Lisa-Jo Baker asked her blog readers over four years ago, when she launched a weekly link-up called Five Minute Friday. Today, I’m asking you the same question: What could you do with five minutes a...
by Kate Motaung | Nov 1, 2013 | 31 Days
So we made it to the end of The Nester’s 31 Days Challenge. I hope at least one of these posts was a blessing and an encouragement to you. If cased you missed some, here is my personal highlights reel: That time I tripped over a simple question That time my...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 31, 2013 | 31 Days
So here we are. Day 31 of ‘Defining Home in 31 Days.’ It was a teeny-tiny goal in the grand scheme of things, but the fact that I made it to the end carries with it a sense of accomplishment. Those who have taken part in 31 Days may be able to relate. We...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 30, 2013 | 31 Days
Today is my mom’s birthday. I didn’t bake her a cake. I didn’t call and sing to her over the phone. I didn’t even send her a card. If I decide to stop by to wish her a happy birthday, the closest I will get will be to sink my knees into the...
by Kate Motaung | Oct 29, 2013 | 31 Days
Just sixteen days after my mom died, I wrote this on a former blog of mine: I’m thinking a whole lot more about heaven these days, mostly wondering what it is like. Silly thoughts, really, like when it is a beautiful day outside and I think to myself, “Oh,...