7 Desires of the Heart

At the Women of Virtue Conference, Debbie Laaser shared about the desires of every heart. She reminded us that trauma is often the root of deep needs, and when we identify the need – we can begin to work through the trauma. According to Laaser, the 7 Desires are: •...

Action Points for God

When we think about the new year, making our goals and resolutions, we also decide how to make those goals happen. That’s where action points come in. An action point is a definite activity or task which helps propel us toward the goal. Did you know that God also uses...

Fighting Depression

A television minister recently outlined some practical steps for fighting depression. Most women struggle with depression at some time or other in life. Sometimes, this is a clinical depression that requires medication and the supervision of a doctor. Sometimes...

125 Women

As we close the calendar on 2011, we evaluate what has happened this year at GateWay of Hope. Between the three ministries of counseling, prayer and groups, we have served 125 women.Some of these women have found hope and encouragement through a new viewpoint of...

THE MUM and ME

I purchased a mum for my friend.  Since plant experts say that mums need extra water when putting on buds, I began a deluge.  The mum flourished.  To give it some extra sun, I rested it on the deck rail.  Suddenly, a gust of Kansas wind toppled the flower, breaking...