Forgiveness isn’t intended to be a heavy burden for those who have been deeply wronged.  Jesus’ invitation was, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you REST.” (Matthew 11:28-30)  The invitation of the Lord Jesus Christ is to come to Him and find REST for our souls!   Here's the definition of forgiveness: it’s a commitment by the offended to pardon graciously the repentant from moral liability, and to be reconciled — though it doesn’t mean that all...

Forgiveness isn’t intended to be a heavy burden for those who have been deeply wronged.  Jesus’ invitation was, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you REST.” (Matthew 11:28-30)  The invitation of the Lord Jesus Christ is to come to Him and find REST for our souls!   Our culture has fundamentally misunderstood forgiveness — we tend to regard it in a therapeutic way, seeing it as a private coping strategy for resentment and anger.  “Forgiveness is something...

I’m going to be completely honest, I almost didn’t want to talk about what I’m going to talk about today.   A big reason is because this has been such a hard lesson for me to learn.  It has taken so much for me to let go of this issue and leave it in God's hands.   I have wanted, for many years, to retain control of work and money and material provision when it came to taking care of my family following separation and divorce as a Christian single mom.    But what I have found is that...

Six Biblical Truths About Loneliness That Help You Apply Proverbs 3:5-6, And Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart In Separation, Divorce, Or Widowhood: A Devotional For Christian Single Moms   Hey! As I prayed about what to discuss this week, it was strongly on my heart to talk about learning to trust God with our futures, especially a future that may be filled with loneliness due to being single.   I know you’re going to be blessed by being reminded of what God says in his word...

Hi there! I can’t believe it’s September already. This year is definitely flying by. In honor of this new fall season, where most of us are watching the weather and the landscape start change, and people are getting back to school or homeschooling, we are offering a fall giveaway!  The book bundle that we’re offering is Elisabeth Elliot’s book, Suffering is Never for Nothing, Chris Brauns’ Unpacking Forgiveness— by the way, Pastor Brauns is going to be joining us on the podcast in a few...

What does the Bible say about these people we call “narcissists,” what do they look like, and how can abuse-informed biblical counseling help in a marriage with a narcissistic spouse?   Listen to this episode and learn:   -One of the main things you DON’T see in a narcissistic individual   -One of the biggest signs a woman is in a narcissistic relationship   -Why marriage counseling doesn’t work when you’re married to someone with narcissistic tendencies   More takeaways: We want...

Hey friends! The more women I talk to, the more I see who find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to their marriage.   An imbalance of power and control within a marriage can create constant fear, a sense of walking on eggshells, never knowing what’s going to happen next, and coming to believe that there is something inherently wrong with yourself — because clearly, if your husband is always unhappy with you, frequently angry at what you do, that would be the correct...

Hey friends!  We’re glad to be back after a brief hiatus. If you’ve ever been, or are currently in an abusive marriage relationship, but you’ve found that the church you’re part of — the church you love! — just doesn’t understand how an imbalance of power can be used to control, coerce, threaten, humiliate, and harm a married woman, you’re not alone.  In fact, in a recent poll in our Facebook community, 85% of respondents indicated they’d experienced domestic abuse within marriage, and most...

What if, in the middle of your suffering, whether that’s the result of widowhood, separation, or divorce — or, to be quite honest, any kind of trial you’re going through — you could make a simple choice, and suddenly feel better emotionally as well as physically? It’s pretty remarkable the way God has made us, and today we’re going to be continuing our conversation from last week with Lauri Hogle, and talking about what exactly happens in our minds, bodies, and spirits as we make the choice...

Even in the middle of the great pain of separation, divorce, or widowhood, you can learn to interrupt your suffering by re-orienting your mind and heart toward the sovereignty of God, by singing His Truth! Today we're talking with Lauri Hogle, PhD, from Singing Christ's Hope.  She tells her story of God's faithfulness + learning to sing through pain, as well as discussing what the Bible has to say about singing (hint: it's not optional - it's God's will for us)!   In this context,...

It can be difficult to know what to do with the deep pain of broken marriage, and of everything that goes along with divorce or separation: the loneliness, the rejection, the pain, the future unknowns.  Today our guest, blogger and Bible teacher Ryan Higginbottom, rejoins us to continue our conversation, and covers four elements that are often present in biblical lament.  We're praying this episode will be as much of a blessing to you as it's been to us in recording it!   The book we...

It can be difficult to know what to do with the deep pain of broken marriage, and of everything that goes along with divorce or separation: the loneliness, the rejection, the pain, the future unknowns.  Today our guest, blogger and Bible teacher Ryan Higginbottom, discusses how it's not only acceptable to come to the Lord with our complaints and questions, but it's something He WANTS us to do.  Listen to find out the blessings we receive when we bring our sorrows to the Father in biblical...

Exhausted?  You have so much on your plate, and it can seem an insurmountable task just to get through the day sometimes.  As a Christian single mom, you may feel overwhelmed and under-rested, but there are a few things you can do to change that.  You can start these simple new habits today, and begin to see the change in your energy level!   Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651   Send us a note:  [email protected]

Prayer can be HARD, but it's especially hard when we as Christian single moms don't quite believe that God will answer-- at least, not in the way we'd hope.  Our hearts can get overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, until we learn to approach the Father in TRUST... trust in His love, His sovereignty, His wisdom, and trust that He IS ready and willing to hear us.  We have a God who answers prayer!  Learn three steps toward praying with trust, striking a deathblow to anxious thinking.   Join our...

Do you find yourself overcome with rage toward your children on a regular basis?  You're not alone, and there's hope in Jesus Christ.  Today, we discuss 5 steps you can take as a Christian single mom to fight the good fight when it comes to the sin of anger!   We'd love to have you join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651 Email us at: [email protected]  

Sometimes in the deepest valleys, we're least able to take in Scripture or formulate words for prayer.  But we need our Savior desperately!  Let's talk about crisis devotions.   We'd love to have you join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651 Email us at: [email protected]  

We KNOW what the Bible says-- but in the middle of dark trials, we often find ourselves asking, "Does God love me?" and "If God loves me, why do I suffer?" As Christian single moms, we often find ourselves in the midst of multiple sorrows.  Let's see what the Word of God says about our sufferings: Are we being punished?  Has God abandoned us? And is He REALLY going to use these things for good? Here are the Scriptures we cover: 1 John 3:1 Romans 5:8 Romans 5:12 Job 5:7 John...

When we're in crisis, the house can be the first thing to fall apart.  Today, we share Scripture and three little housekeeping routines to lessen overwhelm and stay sane! Join our Facebook group for Christian single moms! https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651 Email us at [email protected]   

Overwhelm is one of the biggest difficulties we experience as Christian single moms.  What if there were a way to sort of "re-set" our thinking and keep from losing our minds?  Start dramatically reducing your fear and anxiety by creating a simple habit.   Looking for like-minded believing women who understand?  Check out our Facebook group: Christ Dependent Single Motherhood https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651

Devotions are essential for Christian single moms.  Today we talk about three ways to strengthen this habit and rest in the Lord!   Bible reading plans: New Testament-- https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/navigators-5x5x5-new-testament-bible-reading-plan.pdf   Bible in a Year-- https://www.navigators.org/resource/discipleship-journal-bible-reading-plan/   Link to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275748731046651/