by Dacia Moore | Dec 15, 2016 | From the Heart
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...
by Dacia Moore | Dec 8, 2016 | From the Heart
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,...
by Dacia Moore | Dec 1, 2016 | Living it Out
Breathlessly I waited as my brother opened the door to our family room to what I hoped would be Christmas heaven. Old enough to remember the splendor of the prior Christmas, I expected more of the same. My brother would pass out the presents and we would pile them up...
by Dacia Moore | Nov 17, 2016 | From the Heart
This past weekend I took a day trip to Branson, Missouri, home of the Ozark mountain amusement park, Silver Dollar City. For those unfamiliar with the area, Silver Dollar City is built around the theme of an 1880s farm town. With a few thrill rides for the kids and...
by Dacia Moore | Nov 3, 2016 | Living it Out
Isn’t it interesting how we can tell others what to do but not apply that same wisdom to ourselves? In my life coaching ministry at GateWay, I often ask women, “What are you doing for fun?” We track their progress and talk about the importance of setting healthy...
by Dacia Moore | Oct 27, 2016 | Sexual Assault
During the last few months, we’ve been subjected to numerous reminders of how women are mistreated, undervalued and sexually assaulted. Whether or not you support one political candidate or the other, the truth is still a reality – no matter who is guilty of the...
by Dacia Moore | Oct 20, 2016 | Living it Out
Since the age of eight, I have owned a camera. I enjoy documenting special events, creating colorful scrapbooks and periodically reviewing my personal narrative. It wasn’t until six years ago, however, that I began to use photography as a method of artistic...
by Dacia Moore | Oct 13, 2016 | Mental Health
One of the lines in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” presents a great truth. Clarence, the second class angel who’s trying to earn his wings, watches a video about his divine appointment. Then Clarence asks God, “What is wrong with George Bailey. Is he sick?”...
by Dacia Moore | Oct 6, 2016 | Spotlight on GateWay
As we promote GateWay of Hope and work on marketing the services we provide, several words keep emerging as key tags. HOPE This word is, of course, in our name but it covers everything we do at GateWay. When women first come through our doors, they may feel hopeless...
by Dacia Moore | Sep 29, 2016 | Spotlight on GateWay
In a recent telecast, Joyce Meyer said, “We live life forward, but we understand life backward.” This is a valid truth and one we women often reverse. We look backward and then decide how and if we should move forward. We look back at the what-might-have-been moments...
