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Encouragement for every season of lifeGo Ahead And Cry
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 effort that you...
Audacious Love Inspires Us to Pursue Our Calling
This year's Thrive Conference is a celebration of God's audacious love: What it looks like, how it overcomes our greatest fears, and how it inspires us. We're thrilled to announce that, in conjunction with the conference, we'll be releasing a NEW devotional! On this...
Mama Carol’s to-die-for Tomato Sauce
Here at Bridging the Gap, we love to eat. And Carol Lund, our fearless leader, is an amazing cook! Actually, she’s amazing at a lot of things. We all love her as if she were our own mom. We’ve all been begging her for years to let us in on the secret of her to-die-for...
Just Say No
“Just say no!” My voice was firm, as I gave this advice to my busy daughter. Although it was easy for me to say, a twinge of guilt ran through me. The truth is, I’m the one who taught her to overcommit, to be ever involved, to never say no, to stay busy, frazzled,...
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...
Mom’s Best Advice Ever
We’ve all been given advice from our moms over the years. I think everyone’s mom has told them to “always wear clean underwear, you never know when you’ll be in an accident.” As it turns out, this advice is somewhat true; you never know when you’ll be in an accident....
Grabbing the Next Bar
I’ve never been terribly fond of the circus. Sure, it was impressive to watch the elephants stand on one foot and see the tigers jump through the burning hoops, but there was just something about it I didn’t like. Perhaps it’s the whole three-ring idea. How could I be...
When Darkness Surrounds
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...
Audacious Love is Generous
This year's Thrive Conference is a celebration of God's audacious love: What it looks like, how it overcomes our greatest fears, and how it inspires us. We're thrilled to announce that, in conjunction with the conference, we'll be releasing a NEW devotional! On this...
Six Simple Ways to Care for a Caregiver
Deja-vu came on strong for me one morning recently. My mother-in-law lay in the other room recuperating from a fall which had resulted in a fracture of her spine. Every morning she needed help getting out of bed and putting on a back brace. She needed help with her...
