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Holidays

Faithful Mary

Her future was decided. She was a young woman pledged to be married and preparing for the engagement time to be complete so she could begin her own

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Emotional Wellness

Why Be Thankful?

This has been a special year for Arise Single Moms as we’ve celebrated our 20 anniversary. We’ve highlighted this momentous marker by writing various blogs called “20 Things.”

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Everyday Life

Whack-A-Mole

I loved going to the fair or carnivals as a child. Living in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the big event was Rooster Days each May. All the fun and

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Emotional Wellness

Deep Waters

Summer is over. A season spent outdoors with moments of swimming and enjoying the water. Do you remember when your kids first entered the pool? Maybe it was

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Emotional Wellness

20 Truths About My Past

1. My past is not what defines me. It is empowering me to become someone I’ve never been before. 2. My past is uniquely insightful. It is proving that

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Emotional Wellness

Mama’s Mental Health

“I faced a time of great suffering and uncertainty after experiencing a car wreck that resulted in many injuries. My body was beat up, I had a brain

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Mel Teens
Everyday Life

Lessons I Learned From Teens

Lesson #1 I’ll never forget the silence in the room after I asked one particular question. It was a Sunday morning at my local church, and I was standing

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Family Sayings
Emotional Wellness

Family Sayings

Many of us spent the Thanksgiving holiday with family—with relatives we knew well, or distant members. Whatever the circumstance, I’m sure we all have some interesting characters who

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Building Character

Pizza Love

My youngest son takes everything I say literally. He always has. About five years ago I was sitting with him in the drop-off line at school. He gathered

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