Party ’til the Police Come!

Picture it: Small Town, Minnesota, 1991. Twelve women were sitting around folding tables playing cards while their collective preschool children played upstairs. The children ran through every now and again to check in with their mom, or tattle on what Susie did to...

What if We Change our Words?

“No matter what I do, I just can’t seem to lose weight.” “I’m so tired.” “I hurt all the time.” I have said all three of those sentences multiple times within the past 30 days. But this week, I heard something that revolutionized my thinking and, subsequently, the...

One Little Gesture – One Huge Difference

It’s been 15 months since my husband was diagnosed with cancer. As word of his diagnosis spread to others, I’d get calls from friends that generally started with admissions of shock, then sympathy and promises of prayers. And almost every conversation ended with these...

How Can I Possibly Qualify for This?

A little war took place in my mind a few weeks ago. My husband and I love to swim and found an awesome indoor pool that, for a small fee, we can use pretty much whenever we like. The pool water is a kept at a comfortable 87°, the pool deck is heated, the room is...

Your Note Makes A Difference

This article is the first in our “Make a Difference” Series. Here at Bridging the Gap we believe that God has uniquely gifted each of us to make a difference in this world. Over the next several weeks we will share some of the things we, or someone we know, has done...