From Unforgiveness to Restored Relationships

Forgiveness is a lesson that I did not learn right away. Growing up in an exceptionally abusive home, my mind allowed for forgiveness for certain actions, but not all. The abuse that I endured at the hands of my parents was on the list of things I would never forgive....

I’m Not a Good Girl

“I don’t know,” one of the women said, pausing. “So far, I just don’t really relate to this book.” Nodding, smile frozen, my placid surface agreed. But inside, my heart cried something very different: Really? Because this is pretty much the story of my life. It was...

Experimenting with Metallic Spray Paint

If you are anything like me, you drool down the decor aisles at Target, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. There’s something calming about seeing those magazine-perfect objects in true color coordination. In an effort to bring some of that calm to my house, I decided to find a...

Grieving in Springtime (Missing Mama)

I miss you, Mom. How can it be fifteen years since I’ve talked with you and shared my life with you? How is it possible that you have never met your amazing, talkative, precocious grandson who has become my Mini-Me by age 11? And that you weren’t able to watch our...

Five Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip

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....