single parents
A father and a gentleman
Written by Arthur Keeley
James has an infectious smile. At 19 years old, unlike some of his more sullen peers, he is polite and gracious. The women in our church especially enjoy talking to him. Young and old alike feel respected and honoured in his company.
Strings attached?
Written by Linda Riley
We all need help once in a while, especially single parents. A helping hand can feel like an answer to prayer – but there are times when it is wise to reconsider. You may want to decline if you see a string or two hanging from the gift package.
Frazzled yet faithful
Written by Kim Hill
Last Monday morning, I was cajoling my boys, Graham and Benjamin (15 and 11), to hurry up and come downstairs. Suddenly, it occurred to me that I’d forgotten to work out the carpool schedule. Then, I accidentally dropped a bowl of oatmeal on my freshly mopped floors. I can promise you, a worship song wasn’t the first thing that popped into my head!
Tithe exempt for single parents?
Written by Howard Dayton
There’s only so much of you and your income to go around. Your life decisions are often a balancing act of your emotional energy, your money and your time.
Friends are waiting
Written by Elsa Kok Colopy
After a tough day at work, a heated argument with my preteen daughter and a bad macaroni-and-cheese incident, I wanted nothing more than to order a pizza and put on my fuzzy polar bear slippers.
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