Each time I glanced at the tree I was reminded to pray. The simple act of adding name tags changed my focus and renewed my faith. The name tags shifted my focus from my tough season to praying for others. As I prayed for my family, friends, and ministries I was reminded of the true meaning of the holiday season – Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMike was the first man that ever cried on the Bridges set. He was sharing the story of his family. For many years Mike's dad was a pastor, and their family was close, happy, and healthy. Until they weren't.
Read MoreIs it Time to Quit?
So exactly when is it okay to quit? How do you know when/if it is time to quit? There is no formula, but there are ways to discover what is best if you are willing to lean in and use wisdom.
Read MoreThe moment a newborn is placed in the hands of a parent is usually one of the most joyous moments. There are so many prayers for a happy and bright future. Most parents never even give pause to the thought that their child might grow up to reject the Christian faith.
Read MoreOver the last 25 years we faced many challenges, received many blessings, and learned many lessons. The stories our guests bring to the Bridges show are honest. Guests share how they found hope during, and despite, great adversity. Bridges guests ranged from the famous to the girl next door. We are far more interested in sharing personal stories that offer hope in Christ than we are about name recognition.
Read MoreIf you feel like the Lord is asking you to tear down your house, if He is asking you to let down those walls and surrender those dreams to Him, my prayer for us is that we let Him in and allow Him to do what only He can do in our lives. I pray that we can open our eyes and hearts to see the beauty of restoration. The beauty of letting go of the old and rebuilding the new.
Read MoreI remember being warned when I was a little girl not to play with matches. Thankfully, I never did. I do remember the joy of birthday parties and the scramble to find a book of matches to light the candles. Why did my parents look in the junk drawer last? Little did I know as a child about the kind of fire that could be lit in your heart when you make Jesus your Savior.
Read MoreLiterally our enemy and every single one of his imps have been disarmed and deprived of power over us. The Cross is our safe place. The cross beckons us out of hiding and into His love and into the Community of faith. With the cross as our safe place, we can enjoy a relationship with Jesus Christ – and with one another. With the cross as our safe place, we hear the words you don’t have to hide anymore. Fears like God can’t forgive me or what will people think dissipate at the cross.
Read MoreI get lots of calls, letters, and emails requesting prayer. Each request is different. Some requests just really stand out. That’s the case with “Frieda” who asked for prayer. After 16 years of marriage her husband wanted out. He met another woman online. He felt “alive” with the other woman and wanted a new life. Despite her tears and prayers, the marriage ended. Why such needless suffering? Frieda was suffering, and her children were confused. With more questions than answers they marched forward but the profound sense of loss and suffering continued.
Read MoreThe long lineages with hard to pronounce names are there to help us see that God does not miss anything. We may not get the credit we deserve at work or home. We may feel invisible in certain areas of our personal or professional life. But God’s Word declares he takes notice when a single sparrow falls to the ground. Then He says our lives have more value than the sparrow.
Read More
