Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 3
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Introduction
Life Lessons Single Parents Can Learn from the Bible 9
1. Loneliness: One of the Hardest Parts of Being a Single Parent
“God Sets the Lonely in Families” 15
2. Developing a Healthy Single-Parent Family
My Home Is Not Broken 27
3. Behavior and Discipline Issues
The Lord Is My Shepherd . . . but Who Is Going to Help Me Raise These Kids? 51
4. Supporting Your Children When You Have Them Part Time
A Father’s Plea 76
5. Learning to Accept Other People into Your Child’s Life
Two Mothers—One Son 92
6. Living Faith in Desperate Times
The Faith of the Canaanite Woman 107
7. Reaching Out and Being Vulnerable
Asking for Help 119
8. Glorifying God in Single-Parent Life
Nothing Is Impossible with God 131
9. How to Cope with Irritations
A Single Parent’s Plague of Locusts and Other Irritations 142
10. Learning to Depend on God’s Timing
God’s Timing Is Perfect 153
11. Modeling Biblical Principles for Children
Listen Closely to My Words 166
12. Serving Our Lord
Yes, Single Parents Are Worthy to Serve 180
Conclusion
“The Lord Will Guide You” 197
Notes 199
Back Cover 205