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Encouragement for every season of lifeGive Someone Else the Wheel
I have three grown daughters. Although they are all now amazing women of God, each of them gave me some of the scariest moments of my life during their teenage years while attempting to learn to drive. At some point in learning to drive, each of my daughters came...
Audacious Love Inspires Me to Step Out
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...
Looking to the Problem Solver
I had lunch with a friend last week and, in the course of our discussion, she told me she’d been listening to podcasts by Shauna Niequist. Shauna had been asking each of her guests this question: “What is one spiritual practice you’ve been doing that is helping or...
Spicy Shredded Beef
One of my favorite things to do for a party is have a "Create Your Own" style menu where everyone can build the meal they want. It creates an environment where interaction is fostered between everyone there and leaves everyone satisfied because they made the meal to...
The Body of Christ
It happened a year ago. One year ago, my healthy, active, second-degree black belt husband underwent surgery. Somewhere along his life journey, his hip joint had grown misshapen and, through use, eventually tore his labrum (a sheath of cartilage covering the “ball”...
Audacious Love Inspires Me to Rest
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...
Great Summer Salads
Ah, summer. Picnics, grilling, and an abundance of vegetables straight from the garden. When days get hot, soups and casseroles (or hotdishes, if you live in Minnesota) don’t hold much appeal. Enter summer salads. Our meetings at Bridging the Gap always include food....
Seven Steps to Simplify Back To School
“Direction, not intention, determines your destination.” -Andy Stanley “Back to school” season is here, and we all have visions and intentions of easing seamlessly into the fall season. To make those dreams a reality, however, you will need to pause, reflect, and then...
Grilled Broccolini & Whipped Feta Toast Appetizer
Finding a new appetizer for another neighborhood party can be tricky. You want something tasty, easy, and something everyone will enjoy. These simple yet delicious toasts are just the ticket when it comes to bringing a new appetizer to a party that look like they...
10 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Protect Yourself
In June I had the opportunity to help at Bridging the Gap’s Single Mom’s Retreat. One of the breakout sessions featured a police officer talking to the women about how to protect themselves, and I thought it might be an interesting one to take in. I was hoping I’d...
