by gwhope_admin | Oct 23, 2013 | From the Heart
Recently, God spoke to me, and I shared it with a friend. My friend asked, “So what might be God’s invitation to you?” The riveting question haunted me, so the next morning, I read Psalm 42. As I meditated, I asked myself the question, “What is God inviting me to?” I...
by gwhope_admin | Oct 16, 2013 | Living it Out
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...
by gwhope_admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Living it Out
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...
by gwhope_admin | Oct 2, 2013 | Living it Out
A recent visit to the doctor brought up the subject about holistic living or living whole. Since we are complete beings – body, mind and spirit – it is best to confront any illness by looking at the entire picture. Is it just a physical ailment or is it caused by...
by gwhope_admin | Sep 26, 2013 | Living it Out
She was so young, vibrant and blonde – with an infectious smile. But she had no idea what type of darkness lived in my mind. She bounced toward me after church and said, “Isn’t it a beautiful day? Aren’t you doing wonderfully today?” I decided to forego the usual,...
