Christian resources on identity and spiritual growth for single moms
This year, I wanted to write more about the complex and uncomfortable battles of our faith journey as single mothers and as healing women while parenting; I thought the topic of obedience for us as single moms and children was a great place to start. (more…)
This year, my sole purpose for Made New Mama is to help single moms who have been struggling in life and faith to come closer to God for the first or for the 100th time. Wherever you may be in your journey, know you can always bring anything to God. The “ God Is” bible study will help you get to know God more and help you achieve your spiritual goals this year as a Christian single mom. (more…)
Holidays can be some of the best times for families and for some it can be the hardest time of the year. For single moms, the experience varies. However, today, I share with you a list of holiday blues that single moms have experienced on their journey and ways to overcome them with the Word of God. (more…)
This month, I had an opportunity to speak to a group of women at the National Single Moms Conference on the topic of growing in their confidence in Christ. It was an experience to remember! I wish I had more time to dive deep with the attendees because there are so many more scriptures to renew their confidence in Christ. (more…)
We all struggle with changes in our lives. Some of us ride the waves like a champ or drown in the middle of the storm. Yet, the biggest transition for a-lot of women recently has been the fact of being a single mother. (more…)
You have everything you need. You are victorious. The Lord triumphs in victory. You are more than a conqueror. Things we hear all the time in church as single moms but still leave feeling defeated and lacking. However, that stops here! Today, you will read truth and wisdom on walking in victory and what that looks like for you as a single mom.
I am no expert on being a father. However, I have experienced the effects of having a present and absent father due to incarceration. Whether we acknowledge it or not, a father presence plays a large part in the confidence of our children. (more…)
Do you see God as your Father? Does your relationship with your natural father affect the way you see God as your Heavenly Father? Today, I am going into detail through bible study on the father qualities of God and how you can start experiencing or teaching your children to experience God as their father. (more…)
How would you rate your confidence since becoming mom? How has your view of yourself and your abilities changed with each new chapter in your life? Confidence has been ringing in my spirit this year. I never thought about it before, but I now realize how much it’s impacted my life. Gaining confidence with God is on my radar now and I’m not looking back. (more…)
I remember two very different times in my life that I had very different reactions to stepping up or showing up as me. I was either up or down, but in between, there were always obstacles to confidence, blocking my ability to be. (more…)
God is good, all the time! And all the time, God is good! I can hear this chant exclaimed from the depths of my soul and my psyche. There was something about my childhood that provided the foundation I needed to thrive as a single mom. I didn’t strive to become one; life just happened. However, my faith has been vital in moving from surviving to thriving as a single mom. (more…)
For many, hearing the word ‘vulnerable’ is like hearing a curse word. Some people view vulnerability as a weakness, others view being vulnerable as a demonstration of helplessness. However the vulnerable I am talking about is choosing to put down the walls, removing the guards so that you can find deeper intimacy with God and with others you trust. (more…)
Okay, you are probably thinking, “can a single mom be a proverbs 31 woman?” My answer is yes. However, the amazing qualities of a Proverbs 31 woman presents differently for a single mom due to the nature of the situation they’re in. (more…)
First off, a special shoutout to my dear single moms and the soon-to-be mothers that are reading this blog post right now. I’m enjoying every bit of motherhood! I decided to put together a post of encouraging words for single moms by women who have helped and inspired me on my journey of single motherhood.
I am so glad you opened this blog post because I want to share something that will change how you see life. You are not failing! As single moms, we put so much pressure on checking all the boxes and having all our ducks in a row, but it’s impossible. So I wanted to write a sentiment for the single who thinks she’s failing in life and as a mother. (more…)
The title seems a bit much but I had to get you curious enough to open this blog post. But this is not me condemning you or shaming you either; especially, if you haven’t been as consistent as you would like to be in prayer. I will admit, that I struggle with a consistent prayer life too. Not sure if it’s ADHD or if we get so wrapped up in the demands of our lives. All I know is that we are hurting ourselves and the Kingdom when we don’t pray. (more…)
In honor of National Humor Month in April, I thought it was only right to discuss my favorite pastime, laughter. Laughter has done more to heal people than medicine. You will see why.
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Today, I will not bore you with a lengthy introduction because I know you clicked on the link to peruse through the 50 affirmations for authentic confidence put together by yours truly. However, before you dive in, I want to clear something up. (more…)
Being a single mom requires so much focus, time, and energy. We often feel as though our only priority and focus should be on our children. This is true, but I believe women weren’t put on this earth to be parents only. Parenting is such a small portion of the greater story in our lives. This is why I took the time to figure out how to cultivate a life outside of being a mom. (more…)
The spirit of offense has kept many of us single moms from experiencing the fullness of what God requires of us in our walk with Christ. From the dirty looks to loud whispers to the distancing from us, we see many different attitudes directed toward us as single moms. These actions have caused many of us to leave our church home/family or isolate ourselves from relationships. (more…)