For years, Jaime’s friend had been encouraging her to attend Bridging the Gap’s Single Moms Retreat. But until last year, the timing just didn’t work out. When it came time…
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What has developed your point of view about leadership? There are many factors that affect us: background and socio-economic status, teachers, parents, pastors, etc. These factors influence how we think…
Every great story includes a battle between good and evil. The representations of the two sides vary—Frodo versus Mordor in “The Lord of the Rings,” Aslan versus the White Witch…
I call them my “3 a.m.-ers,” those friends who’d expect an emergency call, regardless of the hour. We’ve done life together, these old and new friends, taking kiddos to the…
There are times when a single mom feels inadequate, left out, even forgotten. But God has a different view of single mothers. He has a tender, soft spot in his…
Most of us who write for Bridging the Gap also love to read. And we love to talk about what we’ve read. Today, we’d like to share some of our…
Ok, the title isn’t entirely true. Obviously I’ve showered in 7 years, but since having kids? Showering has taken on a whole new meaning. Before children, I used to get…
Idolatry is something we read about but don’t really think of in conjunction with our own modern lives. We automatically picture the golden calf of Moses’ time as the prime…
Yoga has become a very popular workout class that most gyms offer, and it has been a wonderful tool for me, not only for my health and fitness, but also…
I love getting together with friends, and I love eating. When I can blend the two together—perfection! Jesus chose this method, gathering and eating together, to show his love and…
I had never been to a Single Moms Retreat. Which makes sense, since I’ve never been a single mom. Instead of coming to receive and get refreshed, at this retreat,…
My dear and precious sister, How the Lord longs to lift your face, to lift your eyes to his. How the Lord has seen everything you have been through: the…
It was a night like many others, maybe busier, when I heard the sweetest sound from my daughter’s room. “Mom, will you pray with me?” Don’t worry, this isn’t where…
Have you ever heard words coming out of your mouth and wonder where they came from? You have a fire in your head and it just came spewing out. My…
It’s a lot easier to say we’re going to cut corners than it is to actually do it. But if life takes a temporary downturn, it might be necessary to…
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