Is a “single mom Christmas” leaving you feeling less than jolly? You’re not alone. Join us for a 12-day single mom devotional series that will encourage your heart. The corny tune blared loudly over the PA system as we stood in line behind what seemed like hundreds of shoppers. With four kids in tow, I…
In this life, we will face trials. How do we talk to your kids about them? Is hiding or denying the best way? Does it matter? You might be surprised at how much this one thing affects their future.
Dear Single Mom who feels alone – it’s a lie. Yep. It’ a bold-faced, stupid attempt of the father of lies to kick you while you are down. It’s 10:13 pm on Friday night. You step on a handful of now-broken crayons as you fumble with the light switch. The empty house surrounds you with darkness. The kids…
A note for our readers: This post was originally written in August of 2012. A shame as dirty as the floor washed over me as I pulled the number from the dispenser. Babies wailed and mommas fidgeted. Numbers were called one-by-one. Brokenness filled the room. I couldn’t help but wonder about the circumstances that had…
Every Saturday morning she made pancakes. In her nightgown and purple slippers, my mom would breakdance on the kitchen floor as we waited for the pancakes to bubble. It’s a memory that often brings a smile to my face. Growing up, my mom was fun. She knew how to laugh and have a good time…even…