For Women

Our hope is not found in our circumstances, our abilities, or other peope. Our hope is found in the Lord Himself. A farmer plants his seed long before he sees a harvet. He continues to water and care for the field because he expects the crop to come. His confidence is based on what he knows. Why do we need hope? There will be days when life seems overwhelming. David experienced fear, loneliness, and persecution, yet he continually turned back to God- waiting and expecting hel

Have you ever been in a dark tunnel? At first all you see is darkness, but then, far ahead, you notice a small light. That light give you confidence that the darkness will not last forever. Life often brings dark valleys of sickness, sorrow, disappointment, and uncertainty. During those times, God calls us to place our hope in Him. The psalmist in Psalms 43:5 says, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet prai

Ecclesiastes 4:13“Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.” Have you become resistant to correction? Or are you unwilling to change? The moment you stop accepting counsel and admonition is the moment you stop growing. A teachable spirit is one of the greatest marks of wisdom. Proverbs 11:14“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” Counsel is defined as advice, opinion, or i

James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him." Let's face it- with our technology driven society, we know a lot of things. We can google almost anything, learn anything, apply ourselves to anything... I remember when I was 18 years old, I hired someone to change the brakes on my car. I was going to be gone, so I left the brake pads and car for them to get the job done. I returned to a

"Casting all your care upon Him for he careth for you." I Peter 5:7 Anger and frustration are emotions many single mothers experience, even when they love their children deeply and desire to honor God. Long days, financial pressure, exhaustion, loneliness, and unmet expectations can quietly pile up inside your heart. When on one seems to notice how hard you are trying, those feelings can surface as irritation, resentment of even anger. At certain times, a single mother can ex

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." -2 Corinthians 12:9 Guilt is a heavy emotion many single mothers quietly carry feelings that they should 'do more', 'be more', or somehow 'be perfect'. You may replay past decisions. You may wonder if you are doing enough, saying the right things, or providing what your children truly need. You may feel responsible for things that were never fully in your control. Guilt tells

"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." -Psalm 34:18 Single motherhood carries an emotional weight that many people never fully see. You make decisions alone, carry responsibility daily, and show up even when you feel empty. On the outside they may appear capable, but inside there may be loneliness, fear, grief, anger or exhaustion. Single moms often carry emotions quietly. Worry about their children. Fear about the