Dena Johnson Archives - The Life of a Single Mom

Dena Johnson watched as her perfect life as a pastor’s wife crumble, as she suddenly found herself raising three young children on her own. As she struggled to navigate the tumultuous waters of single parenthood, she discovered a deeper faith and an intimacy with the Savior. She has found purpose in her pain as she uses her experiences to help others find beauty in a broken life. Dena is now the founder of Dena Johnson Ministries and has a heart to help single moms through coaching, writing, and speaking. Connect with Dena on her website at denajohnson.com.

Will My Kids Be OK? by Dena Johnson

TLSMSTAFF2023-12-06T16:42:18-05:00October 2nd, 2023|Dena Johnson, Single Mom Encouragement, Single Mom Solace|

When I was a senior in high school, I was named an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater. Sounds important, right? It was an honor given to the top 100 seniors in the state as selected by a very prestigious board of directors composed of senators, Supreme Court justices, governors, and several other distinguished individuals.I will never forget [...]

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You Are Enough by Dena Johnson

TLSMSTAFF2023-12-06T16:51:46-05:00July 17th, 2023|Dena Johnson, Single Mom Encouragement, Single Mom Solace|

Do you ever feel less than?Maybe you feel like there’s never enough of you for your kids. You are overwhelmed trying to fill all the holes, be the mom and the dad to your kids, be the chef and the chauffeur, be the disciplinarian and the joyful mom, be the provider and the protector.Maybe you [...]

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From Broken to Beautiful by Dena Johnson

TLSMSTAFF2023-12-06T16:59:57-05:00May 1st, 2023|Dena Johnson, Single Mom Encouragement, Single Mom Solace|

Broken.Shattered.Devastated.Hopeless.Lost.Rejected.Unwanted.Unloved and unlovable.Those are the words that ran through my mind after my marriage crumbled under the weight of unrepentant adultery. I was absolutely convinced my life was over, there was little reason to keep going. If it hadn’t been for my children, I’m not sure what I might have done.I’ll never forget those days [...]

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Help, My Husband Had An Affair by Dena Johnson

TLSMSTAFF2023-12-07T10:10:30-05:00March 20th, 2023|Dena Johnson, Single Mom Encouragement, Single Mom Solace|

It was almost midnight when my husband woke me.“He knows,” the conversation began.As I attempted to shake the grogginess from my sleep, the ugly truth began to come into clear view. My husband of over 15 years was having an affair with a woman in our church. Suddenly, my perfect life as a pastor’s wife [...]

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