Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau

Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau is a devoted Christian, retired Anglican lay minister, qualified nurse and health trainer from South Africa. She worked for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health for twenty-five years and has more than thirty years of nursing experience.

During her career, she presented papers on community health projects at international nursing forums in Kenya, Nigeria, Canada and New York. She now runs her own health training business.

Through her professional work and personal family experiences, Nomathemba has witnessed the effects of mental illness, destructive behaviour and generational wounds on individuals and families. After enduring the painful loss of her son, she turned her grief into purpose. Her writing brings together medical insight, Christian faith, ministry experience and motherhood to encourage healing of the body, soul and spirit.

Books by Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau

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Breaking Generational Curses

What if the struggles running through your family, bitterness, addiction, fear, poverty, or depression, are not your destiny but your divine invitation to break free?

In this powerful and deeply personal book, Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau, a nurse, lay minister, and devoted follower of Christ, confronts the unseen wounds that pass silently from one generation to the next. Drawing from her own family’s story, including the heartbreaking loss of her son, she explores how emotional pain, destructive habits, and mental illness can shape generations, and how God’s healing power can redeem them.

Through moving testimonies, practical insight, and Scripture-based reflection, she reveals how every family can find freedom and restoration through Christ. Each chapter ends with a heartfelt prayer, leading readers step by step from awareness to deliverance.

Blending medical understanding with biblical truth, Breaking Generational Curses offers hope to anyone who has watched history repeat itself and longed for change. It is a journey from inherited pain to spiritual healing, a reminder that the story of your family can be rewritten by the grace of God.

Welcome to the Book Launch

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What inspired the writing of this book, and was there a particular experience, season, or burden that convinced you this message needed to be shared?

During my nursing career, I witnessed many families struggling with recurring diseases and destructive behaviours that seemed to pass from one generation to another. I also saw these patterns within my own family.

As I reflected on my years in nursing after retirement, I realised that although we were taught to treat people holistically, the spiritual aspect was often neglected. This burden convinced me that families needed biblical guidance alongside medical and psychological care. I felt led to write this book to help people understand that God’s Word brings hope, healing, and restoration, even where generational patterns seem impossible to break.

Who do you believe this book is written for, and what impact or transformation do you hope readers will experience after engaging with it?

My book is written for families and for professionals who come into contact with clients.

I hope readers will be able to identify unhealthy behaviours that have been passed from one generation to another within their families and acknowledge that there is a problem that needs attention.

For professionals, I hope the book encourages them to take a proper family history, including patterns of behaviour within the bloodline, and to provide interventions that also include spiritual care. My prayer is that readers will find hope and discover that healing is possible through God’s intervention.

As you were writing, was there a particular chapter, devotion, lesson, or theme that stood out to you as especially meaningful or significant? What made it memorable?

Mental illness and unacceptable behaviour came out strongly through the different stories shared in the book.

What made this especially memorable was realising that many of these situations could have been handled better by involving the spiritual life of the individual and the family, alongside physical and mental care.

The chapter that touched me most is Chapter 8: A Heart-breaking Personal Reflection on the Author’s Son—and Hope After Loss. It is a deeply personal story that reminded me that even in our greatest pain, God still offers hope.

How did the journey of writing this book shape or deepen your faith, perspective, ministry, or personal walk with God?

Writing this book challenged me deeply. As I worked through some chapters, I felt guilty for not sharing the Word of God with some of the people who crossed my path as a nurse, colleague, and community member.

Matthew 19:26, “With God all things are possible,” reminded me that I should have offered them hope. Throughout the book, I have included several Bible verses that encourage families and individuals seeking freedom from destructive patterns within their bloodline.

While writing each chapter, I spent much more time studying what God’s Word says about every topic. For example, while writing Chapter 3, Beyond Lack of Money: Mindsets, Systems, and Spiritual Strongholds, I searched the Scriptures more deeply than my usual morning and evening devotions.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, I received fresh revelation from Scripture. I can truly say that my faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit has become much stronger. As I wrote this book, God also brought healing to many of my own wounds.

For someone watching this launch who feels connected to the message of your book, why would you encourage them to read it at this particular stage of their life?

This book is relevant at every stage of life.

For young couples raising toddlers, it can help them recognise early signs of unhealthy behaviour. For parents of teenagers who withdraw, isolate themselves in their bedrooms, or display unusual behaviour, the book encourages them not to dismiss these signs by saying, “His father was the same at that age,” but instead to recognise that these behaviours may need attention and a thoughtful plan of action.

Teachers may also find the book helpful when working with children who are overactive, constantly tired, or disengaged in class, rather than simply labelling them as attention seekers.

I would also encourage medical professionals to talk to their patients about their faith. Nurses spend many hours caring for patients, and looking back, I regret that I never asked whether I could contact a patient’s spiritual support. I am not suggesting that every patient needs a sermon, but I believe spiritual care should be included as part of holistic patient management.

My prayer is that this book will help families, educators, healthcare professionals, and church leaders recognise the importance of caring for the whole person—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

A message from Dr. Muthoni Omukhango, the National Director at CLC Kenya and Head of Publishing

I first met Noma in the online space. What began as a simple WhatsApp conversation, after she discovered CLC Kenya through our website, became the beginning of a journey that has now stretched across several years.

Noma has become, for me, a beautiful example of resilience. She joined our writing class and courageously navigated the unfamiliar world of online learning and technology. Even when the process was not easy, she remained committed. To this day, she continues to be one of the most consistent participants in our Authors Training and Empowerment program.

This book is the fruit of patience, perseverance and careful refining. More than that, it carries the heart of a grandmother speaking to her children and grandchildren. It is a Timothy Ministry example, where wisdom, truth and experience are entrusted from one generation to the next.

Yet this message is not written from a distance. It carries Noma’s own pain. Having lost her son, she now shares what she has learnt so that other families may recognise warning signs, seek help, begin difficult conversations and, by God’s grace, avoid losing a son or daughter.

Noma, I am proud of you. I thank God that our paths crossed and that we found one another through what seemed like a simple online connection.

My prayer is that this book will not merely be read, but will save lives, literally. May families find courage, healing and hope as they confront destructive patterns and break generational curses through truth, prayer, wise support and the grace of God.

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Authors Published by CLC Kenya

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John Mbugua

Dr. John M. Mbugua is a seasoned pastor, retired insurance professional, author, and mentor with over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and decades of service in Christian ministry. He is passionate about helping people make wise decisions that enhance their wellbeing, strengthen their financial security, and honour God.

Drawing from his extensive expertise in insurance, healthcare planning, and pastoral ministry, Dr. Mbugua is committed to equipping individuals, families, and church leaders with practical knowledge for navigating life’s transitions with wisdom and confidence. His writing reflects a deep concern for the wellbeing of senior citizens and the importance of planning for the future with both faith and foresight.

Dr. Mbugua combines professional insight, real-life experiences, and biblical principles to help readers understand healthcare options, prepare for the challenges of aging, and make informed decisions that promote dignity, security, and peace of mind in their later years.

Joanne Kabiru-Mucheru

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Purity holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Pan Africa Christian University, equipping her to minister effectively to those seeking spiritual and emotional healing.

Grace W. Wanjaiya

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Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau

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Nomathemba Mhlophe Haselau is a devoted Christian, retired Anglican lay minister, qualified nurse, and health trainer from South Africa. Drawing from more than thirty years of nursing experience, personal family experiences, and her Christian faith, she writes to encourage healing, restoration, and hope for individuals and families navigating generational challenges.

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