Hundreds of Women Who Know You

by | Sep 6, 2018 | General

How many people in your life truly know you? How many people surround you that understand your hopes and dreams and know your biggest fears? Do they know what you are passionate about? Do they know what your favorite food is? Do they know where you stand on important...

The Cross Still Matters Past Easter

by | Jun 18, 2018 | General

Now that it’s finally summer in Minnesota, many are probably fixing their attention on yard work or working on their garden. Easter was a couple of months ago, but it’s probably a distant thought for many of us too. I’ve been thinking about why the cross and the death...

The Importance of Worship

by | May 24, 2018 | General

Worship is an amazing thing, isn’t it? We step into the presence of the living God, the One who has literally bled and died for us, and we kneel before him. While we normally do this through song, I think worship can also be silent. It’s a position of the...

A Single Mom’s Experience at the Retreat

by | Apr 23, 2018 | General

For years, Jaime’s friend had been encouraging her to attend Bridging the Gap’s Single Moms Retreat. But until last year, the timing just didn’t work out. When it came time to register for the 2017 retreat, she knew it was time, and God worked out all the details so...

Hats Off to Single Moms

by | Apr 19, 2018 | General

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...

Let’s Do Lunch

by | Apr 9, 2018 | General

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...