Welcome to the university
Welcome to SHEPHERD’S VILLAGE UNIVERSITY! This is a faith-based learning center focused on equipping and strengthening today’s single mother in the overwhelming challenge of raising her family in a one-parent household and a rapidly changing culture. We are here to share the journey of today’s single mother through our unique features in four focused learning tracks – ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, HEALTHY PARENTING, FINANCIAL FREEDOM, and SPIRITUAL WISDOM. Click on the category below that interests you. New content is being added regularly.
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Why You Need A Budget
Which one of these sounds the most like you? I don’t make enough money to have a budget. I’ve worked too hard to get this far. I don’t want a budget telling me how to spend my money! I don’t even know where to start when it comes to budgeting. I am overwhelmed...
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The Debt Diet: It Works!
There’s always a new diet out there to try, isn’t there? When I start a new diet or workout routine, I want to see results quickly. It is discouraging to step on the scale week-after-week and not see any progress. We want instant results for things that often...
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Begin with a Budget
What’s the first thing you think when you hear these words? Finances. Money. Budget. The first thing I used to think was, “YUCK!” Some people are naturally really good with money. They save and they prepare. “They” are most definitely not me. I don’t enjoy...
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Financially Preparing for the Unexpected
Life happens. We may not know when or in what way, but we can be assured we will face a crisis at some point. With that knowledge comes the responsibility to be prepared. How will you handle that next unexpected life event? Credit cards?...
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Dear Single Mom on Valentine’s Day
#DearMom, First, you’re amazing. Congratulations on getting through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. You did it! And...here we go again. Another holiday. Another opportunity for difficult emotions to resurface. Valentine’s Day is upon us. It’s hard to escape...
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Prayer Matters
I’ve been a Christian for many years and a lot has happened in my life over those years. In fact, the only thing that has been consistent in my life is inconsistency and change. I’ve gotten to experience the profound moment of life entering the world as I welcomed...
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