The Ugly Side of Parenting

We like to talk about the fun parts of parenting – the wonder of a baby’s tiny toes, the cute things our kids say or expressions they make, and how they snuggle up to us. But sometimes, if I’m honest, parenting can be ugly. I feel intensely vulnerable in acknowledging...

DIY: 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,...

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?...