Christian resources on identity and spiritual growth for single moms
A collection of post discussing the joys and struggles of single motherhood. Opportunities to laugh, cry and get a much-needed accountability check as it relates to thriving single mom and single parenting tips. Handling challenges with grace and courage.
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…)
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…)
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.
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…)
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 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…)
Every now and then, I get an urge to write a love letter to single moms just like me. This is not another one of my planned post but an outpouring of my heart. The world is changing rapidly as we knew it would but for some reason, life still hits us like a ton of bricks. My cry is for you to keep fighting single moms. Know that trouble doesn’t always last; you can overcome the struggles of single motherhood in 2023. (more…)
Why is relationships always the topic of conversation in christian singles spaces and single mom spaces? Why is romance such a hot topic in all my friend circles? Why do the idea of eros love sometimes over power the agape love we should really seek in life and love? Today I share with you vulnerable points in my life and some wisdom turned relationship advice I have for christian single moms. (more…)
Being a successful single mom can seem like a daunting task. But the truth is that your success is just an arms reach away. (more…)
I think the biggest misconception regarding single mom success around the new year is that you are starting over new. That is far from the truth! A new year only resets your number of days but it does not change the intangibles and the journey you are whether it was all blessings or heaviness being carried into the new year. (more…)
Who knew I would now need to create a thanksgiving survival guide for single moms. Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday. I loved thanksgiving not for the labor of love in the kitchen but for the opportunity to eat until my heart and stomach was full. Why did I have to grow up? (more…)
I know some people will say that it’s a bit early to talk about Christmas. But I think it’s the perfect time of year to discuss some of my favorite books for single moms to gift this holiday season.
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As you know, November is coming; and for many of us, it’s the coined month for gratitude and thankfulness. I believe we all have our hearts set on living with gratitude in our daily lives but as single moms, we could be placed in unfavorable circumstance that distract us from our goal. But I am encouraging you today to keep striving to live in daily gratitude. (more…)
Even though some feel an ickiness around calling themselves a Christian single mom, I have come to the point in my life to own the seasons of life I am in when I am in them. Not to say that I will never no longer be single, but I know that at this moment, I am living life as a Christian mother in a season of singleness. But I also live by truths that help guide where I envision life and my daily actions. (more…)
All my single ladies! All my single ladies. All my single ladies! Now put your hands up.