A Single Mom’s Experience at the Retreat

by | Apr 23, 2018 | General

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 to register for the 2017 retreat, she knew it was time, and God worked out all the details so...

Safety Nets

by | Aug 7, 2017 | Life Issues

The other day, Kyle asked jokingly why my friend Julie and I argue—or what I like to simply call banter—so much. “Because she is safe for me,” I responded without thinking. And it’s true. Together, through our mutual love and respect for one another, we are allowed to...

A Piece of Me

by | May 22, 2017 | General

How do you explain it when someone you’ve only met once steals a tiny piece of your heart? When we were on our mission trip to Greece and Cyprus a few weeks ago, we spent one afternoon doing an educational program for kids in a refugee camp. The powers that be (those...

When You Feel Like the Outsider Friend

by | May 4, 2017 | Relationships

Anyone else feel like the outsider friend? Like you don’t really completely belong? Me too. I’m the mom of an only child. I married young and had my one-and-done at 21. If all goes according to plan, I’ll be an empty nester at 40. I went back to school late in...

I See YOU.

by | Dec 8, 2016 | Relationships

In the hustle and bustle of the holidays right now, I wanted to take a moment to share something that has had a profound impact on my life. It’s something I use at home and try to incorporate at work, as well. I hope it brings a smile to your face and maybe...