Empathy in Action

by | May 23, 2016 | Leadership

Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;” -Exodus 34:6 Compassion is a central characteristic used to describe God in heaven. Compassion...

5 Reasons Everyone Should Go On A Mission Trip

by | Feb 19, 2015 | Faith

I’ve been to Panama twice with Bridging the Gap. Both were life-changing experiences for me. Below is an account I wrote while on one of the trips. If you’ve ever thought about joining a missions trip, maybe this is the year to take a LEAP of faith! Bridging the Gap...

Five Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip

by | Apr 24, 2014 | Leadership

Written by Guest Contributor, Marie West, who heads up mission trips for Bridging the Gap. I have always wanted to go on a mission trip. Have you ever said that? Except for a family vacation in Canada when I was five, I had never left the USA until I was 40 years old....