single parents
Leading by example . . . alone
Written by Andrea Redd
Developing a godly family – what does that mean to me as a single mom? My intention has always been to raise children who have knowledge of Christ. But as my children have grown, I’ve developed an intense longing to provide them with something more.
Jordan's paper heart
Written by Sandra Ring
My six-year-old son, Jordan, is a budding sportsman and athlete. However, doing anything artistically creative at school is not his strong suit. Jordan doesn’t “do” art and rarely brings home any creations for my refrigerator. So the other day I was pleasantly surprised when he pulled a brightly coloured red and pink paper heart from his school bag.
Divorce and the road to healing for kids
Written by Elsa Kok
No one walks down the aisle with divorce on his or her mind. Dreams of custody battles and financial frustrations don’t typically accompany that uniquely romantic moment. Yet divorce comes, sometimes when you least expect it.
A woman's touch
Written by Mike Klumpp
I’m not certain if it was when I threw the football through the window (from the inside of the house), or when I realized my older daughter had nothing in her pajama drawer to wear but my old T-shirts and her brother’s boxer shorts. But somewhere in between the two, I realized that an all-masculine house left little room for the feminine development of my two little girls.
A day at the spa
Written by Jennifer Schuldt
Have you ever pulled into a church parking lot, handed your keys to a valet and gone inside to enjoy a free manicure or haircut? Most of us would probably say no. But the women who attended Harvest Bible Chapel’s Day at the Spa can say yes. In 2006, the single moms’ ministry created a special event to make single moms feel beautiful on the inside as well as the outside.
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