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Let's face it. One of the biggest challenges facing a number of single parents is the need for adequate finances. The need to have more money at the end of the month versus more month than money. The need to not have to look into the faces of our children when there's barely enough food to eat and bills are getting cut off left and right. The need to not have to face eviction because we have to choose between paying a bill instead of the rent. The need to be able to buy our children basic items like clothing and shoes when holes begin to show through the items that were already donated. These are just some basic needs. But it's a challenge to meet them. It's more than a notion. How do you handle finances when you're parenting solo and the job you have just doesn't cut it and child support is few and far between? First of all, I know it sounds cliche, but put it to prayer! God has a special place in his heart for the downtrodden. However, your prayers must be...

Nearly everyday The Lord gives us an opportunity to pour into the life of someone, whether it's our children, immediate family, friends, co-workers, or complete strangers. Dr. Richard Farmer gave us a powerful sermon at our church a few weeks ago that spoke to that very thing.  Let us so live that people get something good to imitate. ~Dr. Richard Farmer  But how do you do that as a parent? I think one of the most important roles anyone can have is that of a parent. That role carries a lot of responsibility! It's not an easy role but it's so important that God created a command with a promise attached to it! "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you". Exodus 20:12 The command is also found in Ephesians 6:1-3... Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.   Honor your father and mother  (which is the first commandment with a promise),   so that it may be well wi...