Buy Once, Give Twice

by | Dec 10, 2018 | Trends

I love Christmas, but every now and then I need a little inspiration to help me choose the perfect gift for friends or family. Maybe you do, too. I especially love to give gifts that not only benefit the recipient, but also benefit others. This is not always possible,...

Flourishing Financially

by | Oct 1, 2015 | Financial

As a twenty-something woman just starting out in my career, I was living on a fair wage, but I had a need for everything. I needed a car to get to work, furniture for my apartment, clothes appropriate for work, etc. Because my salary didn’t cover all these expenses, I...

I Have So Much

by | Mar 2, 2015 | Life Issues

I recently returned from a short-term, group mission trip to Guatemala to minister to pastor’s wives in various parts of the country. It was an amazing experience, and our team is still processing all that God did while we were there. We were asked to consider taking...

5 Reasons Everyone Should Go On A Mission Trip

by | Feb 19, 2015 | Faith

I’ve been to Panama twice with Bridging the Gap. Both were life-changing experiences for me. Below is an account I wrote while on one of the trips. If you’ve ever thought about joining a missions trip, maybe this is the year to take a LEAP of faith! Bridging the Gap...

5 Easy Ways for Kids to Make a Difference

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Trends

We’re continuing our Make a Difference series today with a compilation post from our writers on easy ways to make a difference with the help of our kids! Here are five easy tips: Volunteer at a local shelter. We have done this a few times with our kids, and each...