When the Trail is Hard

“Saddle up. We have a trail to blaze….” The children’s voices rang loud and clear in the gymnasium that morning. It was Grandparents Day at the Christian school where I taught kindergarten. And as they continued singing I realized it could lend me hope for the new...

9 Things That Bring Success

In his book, “9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life,” Dr. Henry Cloud reminds us that successful people incorporate the following things in their lives: • Dig It Up – Figure out your dreams, abilities and desires. Then work from the inside out. •...

Moving Toward Authenticity

In her book, “The Language of Light,” author Meg Waite Clayton tells the story of a woman who has to redefine her identity after her husband’s death. As the story progresses, the main character, Nelly, realizes how many times she has let others define her. “Others...

A GateWay Woman’s Dream

I had a dream last night – from God. Job 33:15 reminds us: “He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people in their beds.” As a child, I just tried to survive. Because I knew that I had no value. I knew I had no worth, no...