Finding Hope Within Disappointment

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...

How To Do Gratitude Journaling

In America we associate November with gratitude. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month, and before we dig into the traditional feast of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, we take time to thank God for His blessings in our lives. ...

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....

Why Does GateWay Matter?

Last week, a woman came to tour GateWay. She was impressed with our unique atmosphere and seemed surprised by all the things we do to help hurting women. “I didn’t know about you,” she said, “but I’m so glad now that I do.” As we seek to promote GateWay and let more...