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Education Builds Self Awareness

May 15, 2016 · by · in 10 Commandments, Archer's Press, Author, Book for single moms, book for single mothers, Christian perspective, courageous living, developing your strengths, Education is key, facing change, faith is, Gail Cawley Showalter, going to school as single mother, Growing spiritually, identify your strengths, Lessons of Insight and Encouragement on the path of motherhood, Living Learning Loving, Loving the Growth, new starts, overcoming difficulties, overcoming hurtful relationship, returning to college, Single Mothers, the tough old bird with a soft spot for single moms · Leave a comment

Related articles: Education is Key, Baby Steps to College Education opens doors. For me gaining a Master’s Degree was not only an adventure it was a confidence booster of the best kind. I took one step at a time until I found doors opening.  I like the illustration of the Israelites carrying the Ark of […]

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Spring Brings Hope

March 22, 2015 · by · in new beginnings, new starts · 1 Comment

Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education for eighteen years, finishing her professional career as a Braille teacher. In 2007 She founded SMORE for Women. […]

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Where Do You Find Your Joy?

October 12, 2014 · by · in Single Mothers, solitude · Leave a comment

Find Your Joy

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Are you in a valley?

May 18, 2014 · by · in Restoration, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

Are you walking through a personal valley? “Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery-there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” -Rick Warren  

Remembering How Mother Influenced My Childhood

May 11, 2014 · by · in Bonding with Children, Parenting · Leave a comment

My Mom Signed Me Up  by Laurie Harris Recently, I saw a dear lady who was a leader of a co-ed scout group that I was involved in during my youth. After seeing her I began to reflect on the many fun activities I was involved in as I grew up and all because of […]

Easter is the Most Significant Day in Christian Life

April 20, 2014 · by · in Christian perspective · Leave a comment

His Presence Will Bring Ultimate Contentment

April 8, 2014 · by · in Christian perspective, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

His Presence  by Laurie Harris   I walked into the room and said There you are my sweet sweetie and adorable you. I was talking to my little chocolate companion Malia, my four-year-old schnauzer That’s right, I talk to my do . . . smile . . . don’t you?   Her presence brings me […]

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Spring Brings New Beginning

April 6, 2014 · by · in Christian perspective, Restoration · Leave a comment

Spring is God’s way of saying, “One more time.” – Robert Orben

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Personal Growth Requires Acceptance

March 30, 2014 · by · in Christian perspective, Restoration · Leave a comment
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Laughter Is Good for the Soul

January 3, 2014 · by · in Bonding with Family Fun, Parenting, Single Mothers · 4 Comments

Laurie Harris The best part about going to a kid’s movie with your children is the laughter. What fun, being sandwiched in between a couple of your favorite kiddos and the uncontrolled giggle that comes because something is so very funny. It reaches to the very core of me.  In addition is the laughter reaching […]

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