Real Love

I dislike shopping. Yes, I know I am in the less than 1% of women who would rather do just about anything other than shopping, but that is part of who I am. It wasn’t too long ago that I had to do what I dislike almost as much as having a tooth pulled; I had to grab a...

I’ll Love You Someday

Waiting on Mr. Right is extremely painful for many women. Especially as Valentine’s Day approaches and the desire to have a meaningful, romantic relationship increases for many who feel they are waiting their lives away. Sadly and all too often, the wait is thrown out...

Fifty Shades of Control

I read the first book of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy two years ago. There, I’ve said it! I know admitting this will raise some eyebrows. When I joined the Bridging the Gap (BTG) writing team almost three years ago, I learned that one of our goals is to write...

Glass-Blowing and God

I sat mesmerized as I watched the glassblower work at the Hadeland Glassverk factory during our visit to Norway. I was surprised by the intensity that I felt as I watched him mold the glass into its intended product. I’ve seen glassblowing before so my thought was...

Summer Date Night Ideas

Looking for some fresh inspiration for date nights this summer? Here are a few ideas: I love architecture and I love history, so I enjoyed getting the book “St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue,” written by Ernest R. Sandeen, from my husband for Christmas. One of my...