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How the Mirage of Perfect Nuclear Families in Contemporary Churches Alienates Single Moms
Churches often organize their ministries around an image of strong, successful nuclear families. This post examines how that emphasis can hide real family struggles while making single mothers feel exposed, unsuccessful, and unwelcome. It challenges congregations to recognize the unintended message they send and their responsibility to serve single-parent households.
This post first appeared in NewCommandment.org.
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