Through the years I’ve learned so much from the single parents I’ve counseled and worked beside in ministry. Thank you for your courageous vulnerability and willingness to share your lives, dreams, and struggles. I’m humbled by what you accomplish every single day on behalf of your kids. I’m especially grateful to the single parents who served in a focus group for this book. The time you took to respond to questions, read the manuscript, and share your insights will bless thousands of single parents and their children. I am truly grateful.
A special word of thanks to Bethany House for your continued support of my writing; five books together—what a ride! Ellen (my editor), you have always brought clarity to my writing, but this time I owe you a special thank-you for nurturing the book and my ideas as I wrote. You really shaped this project more than you realize and made it much more than it would have been without you. I’m indebted.
My agent, Chip MacGregor, is the best. Two parts coach, one part counselor, three parts strategist, and best-part friend.
And finally, I want to show appreciation once again to my wife, Nan. Thanks for believing in me.