About

I started The BridgeMaker in September, 2008 as a creative outlet for my love of writing and to see how I could begin to make a difference in the world, one person at a time. The response to my articles has been more than I could ever imagine.

The BridgeMaker is an honestly written lifestyle blog that focuses on the importance of faith, inspiration and stories of personal change. The content found here can be categorized into the following primary areas:

• Faith
  Life is bigger than anyone of us. Sometimes when we surrender to a higher power and say “bring the rain,” we discover we are well-equipped to weather any storm we encounter. Many of the articles on The BridgeMaker focus on the power of faith and its ability to heal and provide strength.
• Inspiration
  Call it motivation or call it life-coaching, either way you can expect to read articles that are intended to help encourage you to overcome the obstacles you are facing.
• Stories of Change
  We cannot change or heal what we do not acknowledge. The stories published here are intended to give you motivation and confidence that change does indeed take courage, but without change we will remain stuck in the past. To move forward in life, we must first make the choice to begin learning how to change; we must take the first step outside of our comfort zones and into the fear that has held you and me back for too long.

I live in the heartland of the United States with my wife of 24 years, Mary Beth. We share four wonderful children; Brandon (24), Caitlin (20), Andrew (18) and Emily (11).

I blog for one simple reason: To share my heart and to touch the heart of others. In keeping with this singular mission, I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my talents as an effective writer, encourager and blog strategist can help your business or blog. Please visit the Hire Me page for more information.

Ali Hale is a freelance writer from London in the UK, and is currently taking an MA in creative writing. She writes for a number of sites, including her own Aliventures blog which focuses on getting more from life.

Ali writes: “I believe we’re all here to live the best life we can. One of my big “things” (call it my mission or goal if you want) is helping people make the most of their potential. That includes working on myself: shedding bad habits, becoming more bold and courageous, and pushing myself beyond my cozy comfort zone.”

Please visit Ali at Aliventures.com. You can also follow her at Twitter.

Are you stuck in a life you don’t enjoy? Have you lost touch with your dreams? Have you *settled* for a daily routine that leaves you longing for a different life?

It’s time for a change.

Alex Fayle, of Someday Syndrome, is a former procrastinator who uses his visionary ability to uncover hidden patterns and help you break the procrastination obstacle so that you can finally find freedom and start living the life you desire.

Learn more about how you can start loving life again at SomedaySyndrome.com.

Ralph is not only committed to his own personal development, but he is also committed to the personal development of everyone he comes in contact with. This desire to see growth in himself lead him to begin to mentor others. Ralph also found his purpose when he began to speak at universities, corporations, associations and other organizations. In late 2007, Ralph developed his blog Potential2Success.com where he challenges himself and his readers to find their potential, and take it to previously unattainable levels of success.

Ralph currently works for one of the four largest banks in America. He is also a writer and entrepreneur. Ralph is a student of life and success and is passionate about sharing that knowledge with others. To learn more about Ralph, please visit Potential2Success.com.

Founder of Powerfull-Living, Rev. Dr. Lorraine Cohen is a spiritual advisor, life coach, published writer, and inspirational speaker who is recognized as a cutting-edge expert in her field. For over 20 years, Lorraine has inspired and supported thousands of spiritually-conscious business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, coaches, mentors, and authors to create a prosperous business, meaningfull career and fulfilling life that aligns with their spirit. An expert in transforming fear and limiting beliefs that create barriers to success, she shows people how to get unstuck; to break through the confusion and roadblocks so they shift from being a victim of their circumstances to becoming the hero of their own life story.

As a popular broadcaster, she hosts two internet programs: Powerfull Living Radio on Blog Talk Radio and The Compelling Conversations for Powerfull Living Series on business, personal, and spiritual topics with leaders in the field including Marci Shimoff, Neale Donald Walsch, and Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Visit www.powerfull-living.biz to learn more about Lorraine’s services, transformational products, and programs. Receive her free report ‘5 Secrets to Attracting Everything You Want!”

Dr. Paul Fitzgerald is a Life Coach and offers several dimensions to help clients move toward personal wholeness and create a fulfilling life.

He founded and serves as Executive Director of HeartConnexion Ministries, Inc, a non-profit organization that offers experiential spiritual formation and personal effectiveness training designed to aid individuals to face the barriers and fears that limit their lives.

Through CoachingConnexion he offers one-on-one coaching to help people play the most important games of their life more effectively and on a larger scale and more quickly than they can accomplish on their own. He also offers relationship coaching for couples.

accruWealth is his no-fee financial coaching for qualified clients who want to increase assets on a tax-preferred basis but have maximum flexibility in their use and protection from sudden economic shifts. Without learning what your financial institutions already know, you are at a distinct disadvantage. “If something you thought was true about your financial planning is not true, when would you want to know – now or later?”

Paul earned the Bachelor of Arts at Olivet Nazarene University, the Masters of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Paul and his wife, Susanna, live in The Villages, Florida. Susanna is a licensed counselor and co-founder of HeartConnexion Ministries. She completed the two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation and is an active member of the Academy Forum with Upper Room Ministries.

You may contact Dr. Paul @ drpaul@heartconnexion.org or by calling (913) 706-6796. Connect with him on Facebook or follow Dr. Paul on Twitter.