Our Blog
Encouragement for every season of lifeDIY: Transforming T-Shirts Into Scarves
I have a confession to make. It’s costing me money, cluttering up my life, and making me question my validity as a homemaker. Here it is: I’m a spiller. You give me a new shirt, and I will find a way to immediately make a good-sized stain on it. I’m also an...
Red Rover! Red Rover!
In elementary school, I remember playing Red Rover on the playground. Two lines of kids would link hands and face each other. One child with a strong personality would decide who to call over from the opposite chain and they’d chant, “Red rover, red rover, send Tracy...
Out the Window
Today we continue with part two 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. In this series you'll find stories about some of the things we, or someone we know, has...
Leaning In
“Did you know about this?” My shaking hands pulled the stack of papers from my boss’s hand and scanned the pages quickly, not believing what was in front of my own eyes. Of course the numbers hadn’t been adding up, but… How could I have been so completely duped?...
5 Natural Ways to Help Fight Periodontal Disease
From Guest Contributor - Karleia Steiner If you are predisposed to periodontal disease or already have it, you're probably always looking for fail-proof ways to fight this problem. If you're interested in fighting periodontal disease the natural way, then try these...
Flourishing in Trust
Trust is the currency of every relationship, including our relationship with Father God. I think about the day two years ago when the doctor told me I had an aggressive form of breast cancer. I listened silently to the words being spoken as numbness entered my body. I...
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...
The Meeting that Changed my Marriage
My husband Rory and I recently added a weekly meeting into the mix at our house, and folks, this is a game-changer for us. Now that we have it, I have no idea how we were functioning without it. And actually, the answer is that we weren't really functioning! Too many...
When You Feel Like a Fraud
“What’s so bad about your life, anyway?” he spat at me. I recoiled from the tone – and the truth – of his words. Though our argument was resolved within the next ten minutes, the words remained, beating within my head, resonating in my heart. Because the truth is –...
Six Prayer Habits of a Future Wife
Every time I write an article or speak about dating, my husband laughs a little and says, “but you only got it right once!” This is true . . . but dating isn’t something you want to get good at practicing. Dating is one of those things you really only want or need to...
