Appreciating Your Pastor

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Faith

October has been dubbed Pastor Appreciation Month. Certificates to restaurants, gift cards to Walmart, an overnight at a B&B, and theater tickets are among the many awesome gifts given to my pastor-husband over the years. Each gift brightened our lives and filled...

Favorite Fall Soups

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Trends

The days are cool and crisp, which can only mean one thing. It’s time to pull out the soup pot and try some yummy new recipes. Our team here at Bridging the Gap want to share our favorites with you. Beanless Chili When my friend was eating Paleo she posted how much...

Go Ahead And Cry

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Life Issues

You’re not alone. You. There. In that lonely space, trying to keep the tears inside and a whimper behind your lips. Maybe you’re feeling anything but strong. Maybe your head is so heavy that simply holding it above your shoulders takes every ounce of...

by | Oct 12, 2017 | Faith

My husband and I recently made a big shift in the way we live.  In a season where most people our age are in their peak earning years, accumulating excessive amounts of unnecessary things, we are intentionally taking a step back to live simply. I realize our path is...

When Darkness Surrounds

by | Oct 12, 2017 | Relationships

Ephesians 4:17-18 (ESV): “Now this I affirm and testify to the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds, they are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due...