by Dacia Moore | Mar 16, 2017 | From the Heart
In a few short days I will be leading a group of 38 students and parents on an international trip of a lifetime. We will visit seven major cities in twelve days: London, Paris, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento and the Island of Capri. Needless to say, we are all...
by Dacia Moore | Mar 9, 2017 | Living it Out
“Mom, what’s so funny?” I asked as she walked down the hallway to rejoin us. Having exited the bathroom, I anticipated a variety of funny scenarios. “I’m wearing two pairs of pants! Isn’t that silly?” Her laughter was contagious and I joined in, but all the while...
by Dacia Moore | Feb 23, 2017 | Living it Out
During the GateWay Pastor Appreciation Breakfast, we were privileged to hear a presentation from Phillip Kelley, chaplain of the Kansas City Chiefs. Using an acrostic for DREAM, Phillip presented some inspiring ideas for how we can move toward our dreams. Although...
by Dacia Moore | Feb 9, 2017 | Living it Out
Everywhere I look this month I see reminders of the upcoming holiday: bouquets of red, pink or yellow roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolate or other sweet confections, expensive greeting cards declaring love to a perfect valentine. While I’m not necessarily cynical...
by Dacia Moore | Feb 2, 2017 | Living it Out
I imagine he loved me, but I don’t recall those words ever being spoken. My dad taught me to ride a bike, roller skate and snow ski. He bought a camper and took us on summer vacation for weeks at a time. He taught me to swim in the ocean and how to catch crabs in the...
by Dacia Moore | Jan 26, 2017 | Spotlight on GateWay
Because we are connected – body, mind and spirit – what affects one part of us affects the whole. During a recent Intensive workshop at GateWay, we talked about the process of detoxing the body, the mind and the spirit. Detox the Body – presented by Lorraine...
by Dacia Moore | Jan 19, 2017 | Living it Out
As I walked through Kohl’s, searching for the best Christmas gift for my niece, I passed a shelf full of the cutest little dolls. I stopped to pick one up, then held it to my face – the soft, cuddliness of a little girl’s toy. Suddenly, I realized I never had the joy...
by Dacia Moore | Jan 12, 2017 | Living it Out
Isn’t it exciting to start a New Year ! A fresh clean slate, or in my case, a crisp new planner, is energizing and hope-filled. Broken relationships offer the promise of healing; weakened bodies can be strengthened; poor choices are a thing of the past, and the...
by Dacia Moore | Jan 5, 2017 | Living it Out
The holidays have come and gone. I didn’t get the white Christmas I was dreaming of. Unseasonably warm, it rained most of the day. Ironing my mother’s tablecloth reminded me of holidays gone by; highlighting the fact she is no longer with us. As the morning wore on, I...
by Dacia Moore | Dec 22, 2016 | Living it Out
In Hebrew, her name “Elisheva” means God’s oath or God’s promise. In the Greek, “Elizabeth” is further described as God’s abundance. Cousin to Mary and wife to Zacharias, she played a pivotal role in the pre-Christmas story. Elizabeth is listed in Luke chapter one as...
