Joy Anisa

As a single mom, it can become the norm for you to set aside negative emotions. You can feel there is no time to unpack these emotions and give the attention negative emotions demand. Check out Joy Anisa’s article on The Life of a Single Mom archives page on  “Unpacking Your Baggage” and more!

The Importance of Remembering by Joy Anisa

2023-12-11T17:02:13-05:00October 14th, 2019|Help For Single Moms, Joy Anisa|

As a single mom, we often focus on the struggles as opposed to remembering all of the good God has done for us.I sat with seven single moms recently and we focused on two things: This past year God has grown me through… This past year I have seen God’s faithfulness when…As the hour passed, [...]

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Ordinary Reminders, Extraordinary God by Joy Anisa

2023-12-11T17:05:11-05:00September 2nd, 2019|Joy Anisa|

"So that this will be a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’  you should tell them…" Joshua 4:6A picture collage hangs on our wall filled with smiles and beautiful pictures of the beach. Why? It is a continuous reminder of God putting an [...]

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Ministry in the Pit by Joy Anisa

2023-12-12T10:44:15-05:00April 22nd, 2019|Help For Ministry Leaders, Joy Anisa|

Dear Ministry Leader,There is Power in Your Presence"And if we will trust Him for it, we can come to the unshakable assurance that He is in charge, He has a loving purpose, and He can transform something terrible into something wonderful." - Elisabeth ElliotNever underestimate the power of your presence in the pit. Some ministry [...]

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Focusing on What God Says, Not What We See by Joy Anisa

2023-12-12T10:48:38-05:00January 28th, 2019|Help For Single Moms, Joy Anisa|

One Sunday during the Christmas season, my three-year-old son explained to me what he had learned in Sunday School. I had asked him what the teacher had taught, and like any typical child his age, his one word answer was, “Jesus”. I pressed further and asked him what he had learned about Jesus. He answered, [...]

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Anchored Souls vs. Tethered Souls by Joy Anisa

2026-05-07T13:57:35-05:00October 15th, 2018|Help For Single Moms, Joy Anisa|

According to Mark Laser, we have seven desires of the heart: to be heard, affirmed, blessed, safe, touched, chosen, and included. Having been given these desires by the Creator of your soul, what does it look like when the world wants to meet these desires? I ask this because if desires have been given, then desires [...]

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Unpacking Your Baggage by Joy Anisa

2023-12-12T11:08:00-05:00July 23rd, 2018|Help For Single Moms, Joy Anisa, Single Mom Encouragement, Single Mom Solace|

As I stare at the packed boxes lining the walls in our new home, reality sets in that these boxes will need unpacking. This is not our first move, and I must admit that some boxes have been moved from house to house and have never been unpacked. This time, I am determined to unpack [...]

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Intentional Relationships with the Single Mom by Joy Anisa

2023-12-06T15:35:14-05:00April 16th, 2018|Help For Single Moms, Joy Anisa|

Being involved with women’s ministry, I understand the desire to reach the single moms within your church and community. Having lived the single mom life, I know the heart’s desire to connect with other women and have meaningful friendships. The Lord provided these friendships, and I learned valuable principles through the actions of these women [...]

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Anchored in Hope by Joy Anisa

2022-06-27T14:35:35-05:00January 8th, 2018|Joy Anisa|

Emotions can be hard to express and difficult to understand. Not only are you trying to manage your own emotions as a single mom, but you are aware of the emotions packed tightly into each of your children. Hebrews 6:19 comforts us, “This hope we have as Emotional stability is important to m anaging the [...]

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