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Encouragement for every season of lifeSisters by Choice
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 ER, bailing out flooded basements, pulling vehicles out of snowdrifts. These, my sistas, live...
Hats Off to Single Moms
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 heart for these precious women who parent alone. “For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his...
A Few Good Books
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 favorite recent reads with you in hopes of inspiring you to pick one and enjoy some time curled up with a good book. Rooms by...
Why I haven’t Showered in 7 years
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 ready for work every morning with a nice hot shower that casually woke me up and helped me start my...
All That Glitters
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 example, and we sigh with relief that we don't do such foolish things. I have news, beloved....
Bringing God to the Yoga Mat
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 for growth in my relationship with Christ. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for a lot of my life, and...
Let’s Do Lunch
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 teach about his kingdom many times while he walked this earth. He loved to eat with...
Why I’m a BeFriender
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, I was there to serve as a volunteer. I had heard about the Bridging the Gap Single Moms Retreat (SMR)...
You are Loved
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 pain, the unending hurt, the betrayal. He’s seen the fight. He has seen you fight until you felt like you have...
God, Use My Soiled Hands
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 I tell you this was the culmination of our perfectly orchestrated Bible times together or my own...
