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Building your Singles Ministry/Single Parenting by Other Authors


Unsettled by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain

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The weatherman told me all about the ominous storm coming our way. It was a little unsettling, so I tried to get my mind off it. At that moment, another massive clap of thunder hit, and the electricity went off. In the pitch dark, I jumped on the phone to get support. I was mid-sentence when I noticed someone run up to the back of the house and start pounding on the screen door.

I was terrified!

If that wasn't enough, they opened the screen door and pounded on the wooden door. I was frozen and couldn't speak a word. Moments later, they gave up and went away. I was relieved they were gone and relieved to hear my voice return. 

The realization of becoming a single parent can stir up some scary feelings too. Questions will flood and consume our minds like..." Will I lose everything that I treasure most in court?" or "How will I get through this alone?". These are difficult questions, much like someone pounding at the door of your heart during a threatening thunderstorm. 

When your safety feels threatened or there's perceived danger (like mine), scripture is a great place to meditate and use as a  prayer. Whether it's someone causing harm, a difficult situation, or perceived danger, these words bring comfort! Read this passage of Psalm 55,

16 As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. 17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.
18 He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. 19 God, who is enthroned from of old, who does not change—he will hear them and humble them, because they have no fear of God. 22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.


Use these scriptures as an emergency reference card and have them ready to go when a calamity comes your way. Scripture brings comfort, healing, and instruction and puts everything back into perspective.  And by the way, I later discovered that the person in the dark shadows pounding at the back door was my landlord delivering a few gifts for the children. Whatever is ahead, know that you can cast all your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you! He will!

About Holly: 
If we have not met, I want you to know that my name is Holly, and I walked into this church 22 years ago with a 5yo daughter and a two-month-old son in tow. This church embraced me, but more importantly, the gospel and what God did in my life changed this ordinary girl forever! And I know He will do the same for you! He will! Enjoy the SPF ministry and the newsletter, and get excited about what God has in store for you and your children!
 
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Holly Crain
Holly.Crain@HoustonsFirst.org
713-957-7674
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Kathy and I have had the pleasure of working with Kris of The Single Network Ministries at several events over the past three years. We always look forward to her insight and creative ways to connect with her audience sharing the Word of God with encouragement, humor and just being real. You will want to catch her for sure the next time she is in your area. Her sense of humor is a hoot and infectious.
—Kathy and Klay Watson,  Dating His Way Ministries

Single Parenting

  • Unsettled, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Who Could That Be, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Saying Thank you, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Uproot, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Strong Currents, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Posted Signs, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Those Two Things, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Divine Communication, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • When, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Fullness, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • The Disturbing Reason Jesus was Really Crucified by Dawn Vanderwerf
  • Sustained, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Traveling, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Is It Ok to Ask God for a Husband? Arise Ministries
  • Quieting, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • When you Feel Anonymous by Dawn Vanderwerf
  • Restored, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Lost, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • 5 Ways to Press On After Failure, Single Parent Co-Director, Arise Ministries
  • Dwell, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Auto Pilot, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Sacrificially Overlooked, Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Shades by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Why Join a Single Father Support Group? by Matt Haviland
  • In the Moment by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Why Mentor a Fatherless Boy by Matt Haviland
  • Re-Entry by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • 3 Things Single Parents Wish you Knew by Tessa Reed
  • How God Uses Single Parent Struggles by Robert Beeson
  • Lost Identity by Holy Crain
  • Just Nod by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain 
  • The Test by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Transformed by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • The Little Things by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Uprooted by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Finding Rest by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Discernment by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Why Mentor a Fatherless Boy by Matt Haviland
  • Lost Keys by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Courage to Continue by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • You're It by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Hate/Love List of a Single Dad by Matt Haviland
  • He Leads Me by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Traveling by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Dating by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Unnatural by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Vacancy by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Scars by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • ​Boundaries by Gail Showalter
  • Perseverance by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • Shielded by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • He's Not Here by Single Parent Director, Holly Crain
  • I'm Fine by Single Parent Leader, Holly Crain
  • Children and Divorce: Hassle Free Tips for Parents: by Joselyn Law Firm (secular article)
  • New Glasses by Holly Crain
  • Stress and the Single Parent by Dr. Kate Lynzega-Dean
  • Wrestling?! by Holly Crain
  • Heard by Holly Crain
  • Jennifer's Story by Holly Crain
  • 12 Vows Every Godly Fathers Should Make to His Family by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk
  • Silent Intruder by Holly Crain
  • How to Overcome Fear as a Single Parent by Dawn Walker
  • ​A Single Mom Stepping Out in Faith in Foster Care by Rose Hoye
  • Three Strands by Holly Crain
  • Uturn by Holly Crain
  • 10 Things Divorced Dads Wish Their Exes Knew by Tammy Daughtry, Imom.com
  • The Letter by Holly Crain, Single Parent Director, FBC, Houston, TX 
  • My Everyday by Holly Crain, Single Parent Director, FBC, Houston, TX
  • Dynamics that Give Strength to a Single Parent Family by Pat Bishop
  • Where's the Remote Control by Holly Crain, Single Parent Director, FBC, Houston, TX
  • Complexity by Holly Crain, Single Parent Director, FBC, Houston, TX
  • Mentoring the Fatherless: Will the Men of God Please Rise Up? by Matt Havilland, A Father's Walk
  • One Bird Alone is like a Single Parent Alone
  • by Linda Jacobs
  • Single Parents and The Church by Pastor James Cruise
  • The Importances of Planning MInistry by Jennifer Maggio, The Life of a Single Mom
  • Wanted! Help for the Single Dad
  • by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk
  • Why Financial Freedom is So Important for a Single Mom by Jennifer Maggio, The Life of a Single Mom
  • Amazing Grace of Loneliness 
  • by Gail Showater, SMORE for Women
  • Advocate or Adversary?
  • by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk
  • The Perception of Single Fatherhood
  • by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk
  • Single Parents Come in 3 Distinct Stages by Linda Jacobs, Healthy Loving Partnerships for our Kids
  • Why Should Your Church Have A Singles Father's Ministry
  • by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk
  • Who are single parents and their families?
  • by James Cruise, James Cruise Ministries
  • Being the Example
  • by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk Ministries
  • 3 Ways Single Parents Can Find Strength
  • by Jennifer Maggio
  • Crosswalk.com
  • Failures of Being a Single Father
  • by Matt Haviland
  • More Than a Conqueror, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
  • Overcoming the Everyday Challenges of Being a Single Father by Matt Haviland
  • How Can the Single Mom Do It? By Linda Weber, Family Life Today
  • Single Parent Ministry by Jennifer Wolf, About.com
  • 5 Reasons a Church Should Serve Single Moms by Jennifer Maggio, (doc)
  • Pastors.com (original publisher)
  • Is Bitterness Ruining Your Holidays by Linda Jacobs
  • Facing the Challenges of Single Parenting by Robert Jones

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