The Frozen Restored

Last week, I walked through a lawn and garden area in one of the big box stores in Olathe. I searched for the best bargains so that I could plant my spring gardens and landscape my yard. The colors and textures of the various plants reminded me of the Creator and I...

Tips for De-Stressing

A recent presentation by Dr. Deb Kern provided several tips for how we can relax and de-stress our lives. Taking a personal retreat helps – but if you can’t do that, try some of these tips, provided by Dr. Kern and the GateWay of Hope staff: • Scream – force the...

Stress Blocks Creativity

I know better. I even teach how to do it better – how to live a creative life that feeds on play. Yet recently, the stresses of life gained the advantage and play disappeared. It was all I could do to get up in the morning and look at my longer-than-ever list of tasks...