There are approximately 15 million single mothers in the United States today. 50% of all marriages fail. More than 50% of all babies are born outside marriage today. Add in military parents whose spouses are on extensive leave, incarcerated parents, and widows, and it is easy to see with single parent homes are the fastest-growing [...]
When I founded Mercy Ministries in 1983, I had a deep burden for helping young women, including those facing an unplanned pregnancy. I still do! I remember our first-ever pregnant resident at Mercy had a truly heartbreaking story. She was just 13 years old, and pregnant with the baby of her mother’s 37-year-old boyfriend. To [...]
“……they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13b (NIV) Single parents have many roles to fill. As we parent alone most of us have to work an outside job in order to support our family alone. We also serve as cook, chauffer, nurse, disciplinarian, mechanic and fulfill a dozen [...]
Being a single mom is a tough road much of the time. Multiple jobs, endless cleaning, carpooling, balancing budgets, parenting decisions, and little help from others can lead to exhaustion and frustration. So, we thought you single moms out there could use a good laugh. We love you, honor you, and pray you have an amazing day! [...]