A while ago I ran across a synchroblog event on the web. The idea alone was cool enough, but this particular event was aimed at bringing together voices who speak out on the common ground between us, it was called: “Bridging the Gap: Conversations on Befriending Our Gay Neighbors.” (Over 50 bloggers simultaneously posted articles on June 24th on the topic of bridging the gap between the church and the gay community.)
I was moved by what I read, and encouraged by all the various types of individuals out there who shared from their hearts. This impressive coming together of writers and hearts inspired me to create the “bridge builder award.”
The bridge builder award is pretty simple really. Think of a blogger or web writer you know who, in their connections with others, really has a heart for building bridges between all different types of people. Someone who leaves you with a little more hope, humor, humility, happiness.
Are you a bridge builder? Do you know a bridge builder? Nominate them here.
There are two “rules” for this award:
- The first rule is to write 3 ways you build bridges between yourself and others.
- The second is to nominate 3 of your favorite blogs/writers for this award.
A good blog friend of mine suggested that as an alternate to “rule 1” above: “Perhaps your future awards should be where you provide the three reasons how someone bridges the gap and then the recipients respond to the award and the three reasons you provide.”
I think I will work on writing this up.
If you have been nominated, email me and I will happily send you the code for the badge.
Who are some of the amazing individuals who have already been nominated and awarded as Bridge Builders?
- Rebecca and Lorri at Truth and Love After 40
- Liz at Grace Rules
- Hugh at Meet Adam and Steve
- Lindsey at *![emphatic asterisk]
- Anita at Grace Unfolding-SisterFriends
- Queer Unity at the Queers United Blog
- Kathy at The Carnival in my Mind
- Phil at PhilShepherd.com
- Candace at Bulletproof Faith
- Rachel at The Sweet Bi and Bi
- Jude at Jaysays
- Birdie at Strelitzia Blog
- Karen at Pursuing God
- Andrew at Love is an Orientation
- Jules at The Wonderer
Last night fans of The Bachelorette finally saw 
Back to the couple at hand. Contrary to previous A.T.F.R. couples, Jillian still seemed devoted to her decision to 
That’s what it came down to for The Bachelorette 
home before he could propose. I was really starting to root for Kiptyn! Not only is he cute, but he seemed so sweet and adventurous. He gave to charity, was not “married to his job.” What more could Jillian want? But, I know… the show edits things to paint the picture they want their audience to see. Who knows what the dynamic between Jillian and any of those three final men really was.
an outfit that wouldn’t be fit for a homeless person on an intersection median. He arrives in a mini-van, un-tucked shirt, white shoes. Are we supposed to buy that this polished Philly Realtor could only swing a “Goodwill” store outfit and a mini-van shuttle to propose marriage to the woman he decided he loved–once she let him go?
Right before the pre-Ed commercial break, with her hands on her hips, Jillian quips “
toward the rose island. Ed professed his love for Jillian, but before he got on one knee to propose–he said he needed to know if Jillian loved him too. Smart. Considering the past history of couples who go through these proposals on the show. I mean, Jason and Melissa looked so ecstatic at their proposal–and by the time “after the final rose” aired Jason had “fallen out of love” with Melissa and wanted one of the other finalists (Molly).
Just one more thing. Was anyone else curious about the total absence of Jillian’s 
Burning or building bridges in the community? 