Tag Archives: spiritual growth for single mothers
Finances as a Single Mother
Jamie M. Lima and Gail Showalter discuss the financial struggles and realities faced by single parents, focusing on debt management and employment challenges. They explore how financial hardship influences children’s financial habits and emphasize the importance of career-focused education for achieving financial independence. The conversation highlights programs and degrees that can aid single mothers’ success. […]
The Value of Being Alone – Living, Learning, Loving
Lessons of Insight and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood Excerpt from Living, Learning, Loving I spent my early years entertaining myself, spending many hours in solitude. Later in life, after a divorce and three young children, I craved that time alone. And then I resented it passionately when it came, like the anticipation of […]
On Prayer from Living, Learning, Loving
Lessons of Insight and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood Prayer can be a scream, a cry, or a whisper. Prayer is forgiving our self and others. Prayer is pleading with Almighty God. Prayer is a yearning to have our way. Prayer is a conversation; Prayer is being grateful. Prayer is being sorry. Prayer for […]
Living Learning Loving book for Single Moms and Others
“As a woman who has been through a divorce and who parented three children for sixteen years, I have learned a few survival skills in the process and believe life is all about growth and letting experience be one of the best teachers life can offer.” the second edition of Living Learning Loving will be […]
Who Are You?
“You have forgotten who you are. Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have become. Remember who you are. Remember. . .”
– Mufasa speaking to Simba
How to Get Reacquainted with Yourself
Your Self Awareness A Message for Those Who Have Lost Identity It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.—Desiderius Erasmus Knowing your God-given Personality Style brings self awareness. With self awareness comes freedom. This requires an honest look in the mirror. It is crucial to […]
Hidden Treasures in Being Alone
Being Alone Need Not Be Lonely Most women feel alone from time to time. Single moms often feel lonely. It’s not the dream life. Difficulties and disappointments may be daily events. There are, however, some gems that can be polished when we are alone. I love the quote from Henrietta Mears, “God never put anyone […]
How Can I Be Strong as Single Mom When I Feel So Weak?
Choosing vulnerability is not our usual choice. We can learn, however, the honesty of being open can bring strength when we think we are weak.
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