Shepherd’s Village Blog

Welcome to Shepherd’s Village blog! This is a faith-based resource focused on equipping and strengthening today’s single mother in the overwhelming challenges of raising her family in a one-parent household and a rapidly changing culture. We are here to share the journey with you. Our blog is the perfect accompaniment to our free online courses through Shepherd’s Village University.

The Latest

I’ve Stopped Dreaming About My Future

Mar 17, 2020 | Essential Life Skills

Life is challenging for everyone, but as a single mom, you shoulder more responsibilities than many other people. When you’re living in “survival mode”, it can take everything within you to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. Wake up, take a...

When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough

Jan 13, 2020 | Spiritual Wisdom, SV University

Are you tired of comparisons? Looking at other people's lives and wishing that was your reality? Social media makes it easy to catch glimpses of well-behaved children, superhero moms, perfectly decorated homes, financial prosperity, adorable pets, fabulous...

5 Ways to Find Hope, Peace, Joy and Purpose This Christmas

Nov 27, 2019 | Spiritual Wisdom

Dear Mom, We hope your November has been a month where you could reflect on the things that stir gratitude in your heart. The month of December is one that is typically full of parties, school programs, shopping, and a heaping pile of stress on top of your regular...

When Financial Care is Self Care

Nov 25, 2019 | Financial Freedom, Shepherd's Village, SV University

When it comes to self-care, most of us think about going for a mani/pedi, spending time with encouraging friends, or taking a warm bubble bath. But have you ever thought of taking control of your finances as a form of self-care? Financial expert Dave Ramsey...

5 Holiday Survival Tips for Single Moms

Nov 18, 2019 | Essential Life Skills, Healthy Parenting

Here come the holidays. Ready or not. This season is supposed to be a time when we're filled with joy and goodwill toward others, but if you're a single mom you may experience the holiday blues. The hype of the holiday season can be mixed with intense pain and...

When Our Reality Doesn’t Match Our Dreams

Oct 23, 2019 | Healthy Parenting, SV University

We are born to dream. You’ve been dreaming about your future since you were old enough to form thoughts, observe other people, and take in your surroundings. So why does your current reality seem so far away from the dreams you have for your lives? As the...