The Power of “AS”

Truth be told, I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. I believe love is expressed countless times in a variety of ways every single day. Not just on this one special occasion. But global marketing tells a different story. In grade school we determine how lovable we are by...

How to Transition Well

We’re in a transition time at GateWay. We have a new Executive Director and this week, we’ll begin our move to a new location. All transitions are a bit tricky, but if we’re determined to do them well – they can result in joy. Whether we’re packing boxes, finding ways...

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...

Grieving Again

The posters read, “Never Forget” – a solemn reminder that the tragedy of 9/11 continues to haunt America even 12 years after it happened. We focus on memorial services, read the names of those who were slaughtered when terrorists attacked us, and we post visual...

Jump the Hurdles

Biblical counselor, June Hunt, suggests seven practical ways to jump the hurdles of forgiveness. She admits that forgiveness is not a onetime event and most of us need to repeat these jumps over and over. But with perseverance and the power of God’s word, forgiveness...