When Authenticity Produces Rejection

During a recent family vacation, I made a choice. The rest of the family wanted to do a jeep ride, up the mountain several thousand feet and over bumpy trails. I’ve endured that jeep ride before, resulting in bruised bones and $45 less in my billfold. So I opted out....

The Courage to Be Still

I want the courage to be still, to not be afraid to exist in the spot I am instead of racing for where I think I should be or reaching for what I think I should have. I want the courage to shed the shoulds. to not be in control, to not set the time table, to not pick...

Celebrating Women

What is this year’s theme for the International Month for Women? “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” How do we see this theme played out at GateWay of Hope? Character: In our SOS group (Starting Over Single), we meet women who have been...

A Time Such as This

In our summer book study, we’re looking at the book of Esther. This young Jewish girl probably had no idea that someday a book would be written about her lifetime achievements. In fact, she might be surprised that Jews throughout the centuries celebrate her courage...