As a writer, I am privileged to share my thoughts and ideas in a variety of venues. One of the things I have resolved to do through the years is to write about those things that will encourage and challenge and to avoid those topics that simply spark debate for the sake of debating. Hence, it is very unlikely that you will ever see me write about politics and the like.
However…..there are some times when I must write or I will simply burst! This is one of those times. There are a handful of topics for which I am immensely passionate. This is one. In fact, the more I think about it – the more passionate I become – abortion and the church.
If you are an avid Single Parents Town reader, you will quickly discover that I am a Christian writer — for which I make no apologies. My convictions and opinions stem from those Christian views. I love the church immensely and love its people. So for all intents and purposes, this particular article is for those people — the church. Continue reading »


Today’s post is a continuation of one I did a few weeks ago on Financial Crisis. Understanding your money is important for all of us, but especially when running a single parent, single-income home. These are all basic tips, but I’ve found in my years of financial counseling that many were simply never taught to do these things.