Many single moms have dreams of what motherhood will look like. We dream of the kind of moms we will be, the time we will share with our kids, the love we will give them, the fathers they will have.

When life doesn't turn out the way we plan and we don't have the picture perfect, social media version of Catholic/Christian families, it is easy to feel like failures or to think our kids are not getting what they need.

But God, who knows and loves you and your kids best, knows your heartbreak and fears in single parenting.

He also knows He handpicked you to be their mom. He knows only you can be the mom your kids need, not through Pinterest perfection, but with perfect perseverance in the trenches. 

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God Bless...

Kerri

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Have you ever wondered if you're the only one who has experienced divorce trauma? In today's episode, you'll learn you are not alone. Unwanted divorce causes a unique pain that can seem debilitating. 

But there is hope!

Today, I'll give you 10 things you can do right now to overcome the pain of unwanted divorce and begin rebuilding a better, happier life for you and your children.

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Kerri

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If you've suffered rejection and the breaking down of plans you thought were solid and Blessed by God, you are not alone!

The Baptism of Jesus shows how different God's plans are from ours. John surely did not consider Baptizing His Lord, but when Jesus showed up, John acted as he was told. 

And the world was changed. 

If you are have ever been afraid of making a mistake, you may know how paralyzing fear can be.

Instead of being stuck, God calls you to step out in faith and listen for when He tells you to course correct. The OODA Loop, a tool military pilots use to succeed in battle, can help you defeat analysis paralysis that comes from the fear of making a mistake when life doesn't turn out as planned.

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Kerri

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Did the start of the New Year take you by surprise? Even though we know it's coming, sometimes so much holiday joy and stress make the flip of the calendar sneak up on us.

And we think we miss the opportunity to make those resolutions or set new goals.

But, if you haven't made New Year resolutions yet, now is the perfect time to make plans and set new goals. 

Today's episode will explain why!

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God Bless...

Kerri

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What do you have to offer to God? The Magi came bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

These were gifts fit for royalty, but in truth, Jesus needed none of them. 

He needs nothing, but He asks you to bring Him everything you've got - that includes all your tears, sorrows, heartbreak, loneliness - all your wounds, and pain.

But so often, we hold onto our pain. 

In today's episode, we look at what handing your suffering over to Jesus means and why He appreciates it! 

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God Bless...

Kerri

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Have you ever set goals for the New Year only to have them flop quickly? Maybe you went into the new year knowing before it started that you would fail to keep your goals.

When we try to change on our own, by white-knuckling through, you rarely make lasting change. 

Instead, God tells you to turn to Him and let Him change you! In fact, historically, He changes people so drastically, He even changes their names!

And identity shifts, learning to see yourself differently, is where real change happens! 

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God Bless...

Kerri

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The Holy Family offers a model of ideal family life lived under less than ideal circumstances. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph offer the best earthly reflection of the Trinity and the the divine nature of the family.

If you are living in a less than ideal (to put it mildly) family situation, take heart! You can still live out the divine calling in your family. Today's episode shows you how.

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God Bless...

Kerri

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No matter whether you have your kids or not this Christmas, this beautiful day can be difficult for single moms. Find hope and ways to combat holiday sadness in today's episode. 

And don't forget to join Single Mom Strong for support, encouragement, and accompaniment from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. 

God Bless...

Kerri

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If you're feeling alone this Christmas, you become a target for demons and also for your own negative thoughts. This can spiral toward despair. Having a battle plan, with Mary as our role model, can help combat darkness and issue in the peace of Christmas.

I've been there and hope you find this helpful.

I would also love to see you join us in Silent Night Strong as we move from Christmas Eve through New Years Day together with Christ.

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Do you find yourself thinking of traditions of Christmas past? Do you have ideas of the way you thought this season should look or hopes for how your family would do things to celebrate this beautiful and sacred season?

Do you find yourself grieving over what was lost?

In today's episode we look at why traditions are so important both to us and to our kids and what we can do when those old traditions can't be carried on any longer.

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God Bless...

Kerri

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