When the Road Leads to Grief

I never heard the phone ring, but my husband’s voice jolted me awake. “Cindy, Cindy, wake up. Answer the phone! Cindy, answer the phone!” It was 1:30 a.m. Was I dreaming? I wished I was. The message would alter my life forever. My oldest sister had just been killed in...

Practical Tips for Dealing with Stress

A good working definition for Stress is “Any situation that keeps us from peace.” Stress begins in the mind with our reactions to external and internal experiences, but then – it travels to the body. Stress weakens our immune systems, constricts the volume of blood,...

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...

How to Use the Right Apology

When a woman is hurting, she often needs to hear an apology. But if that apology isn’t part of her apology language, it may fall flat. According to Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas in their book, “The Five Languages of Apology,” just saying, “I’m sorry” doesn’t always...

Who Else?

This essay on forgiveness is offered by Susan Bauer, one of the many supporters who pray for GateWay of Hope. Who else on the face of the earth forgives their enemies except Christians? No one. Not one. Right? Loving enemies, i.e. forgiving them, is the most...