by gwhope_admin | May 12, 2016 | From the Heart
I have struggled with low self-confidence since childhood. When someone compliments me, I mentally list others who do it bigger, better, grander than I. I rarely try anything new or (gasp) a little silly because I fear what others might say. I imagine their...
by gwhope_admin | May 4, 2016 | From the Heart
One of the lines in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” presents a great truth. Clarence, the angel who’s trying to earn his wings, asks God what is wrong with George Bailey. “Is he sick?” “Worse,” God says. “He’s discouraged.” We might define discouragement as a...
by gwhope_admin | Dec 10, 2015 | Living it Out
Anyone who follows me on FaceBook knows I love Christmas. Starting in January, I begin the holiday countdown. On the 25th of the month I proudly proclaim how many more months we have until Christmas. Those who share my joy quickly “like” the posts; others are tempted...
by gwhope_admin | Nov 5, 2015 | From the Heart, Uncategorized
Recently I was filled with awe at the tenderness and love God has shown to us, his children. When my husband accidentally hit our granddaughter with his car, he was devastated. The “what if’s” plagued his mind, both waking and sleeping. After a few days he said to me,...
by gwhope_admin | Oct 22, 2015 | Spotlight on GateWay
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...
