How to Detox Holistically

Because we are connected – body, mind and spirit – what affects one part of us affects the whole. During a recent Intensive workshop at GateWay, we talked about the process of detoxing the body, the mind and the spirit. Detox the Body – presented by Lorraine...

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...

Unique Women of Christmas

In Hebrew, her name “Elisheva” means God’s oath or God’s promise. In the Greek, “Elizabeth” is further described as God’s abundance. Cousin to Mary and wife to Zacharias, she played a pivotal role in the pre-Christmas story. Elizabeth is listed in Luke chapter one as...

11 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Grief

The lyrics from a famous Christmas song suggest December and Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. Yet for women who are grieving, the holidays represent fresh sorrow. They do not feel joy nor do they want to find enjoyment at such a difficult time. How do...

Finding A Word for the Year

While December is typically a festive and sometimes hectic time of year, it is also a reflective season. Perhaps it is a residual effect of the Thanksgiving turkey’s tryptophan, or it is the anticipation of starting the New Year with a clean slate. Whatever the cause,...