by Dacia Moore | Sep 22, 2016 | Living it Out
I took myself to the attic and left her there. Maybe it was because I was tired. Or – maybe, just maybe – God told me to leave her there. I’d like to think it was about obedience. But here’s how it all went down. I had performed dramas for churches and women’s...
by Dacia Moore | Sep 15, 2016 | Living it Out
Not long ago, when I checked the status of a credit card account online, I noticed a charge I did not make. After several phone calls to the vendor and the credit card company, it became clear that I was a victim of credit card fraud and identity theft. Thankfully,...
by Dacia Moore | Sep 8, 2016 | From the Heart
I’ve always struggled with the concept of denying self. It sounds so austere, like I’m supposed to give up all aspects of fun and forego any dreams of happiness. But isn’t that in complete opposition to the concept that Christ came that we may have abundant life?...
by Dacia Moore | Sep 1, 2016 | Domestic Abuse
This blog post, written by our Program Director and Life Coach, recently appeared at www.angeladmeyer.com. When one of our loved ones is working through an addictive behavior, the focus seems to be on him and his problem. After all, he’s the one who made these...
by Dacia Moore | Aug 25, 2016 | From the Heart
Most of the time, we think of being settled as a good thing – a safe emotional place. When we feel anxious, we want to settle down and relax. But the type of settling we’re talking about is different. This sad “S” word means we have chosen something we do not really...
by Dacia Moore | Aug 18, 2016 | Spotlight on GateWay
People with the Secret Sauce are vital commodities in today’s workplace. These are the experts, the advice-givers, those people we seek out who can help us successfully move forward. For example: Bill Gates has the Secret Sauce for Microsoft – this business he...
by Dacia Moore | Aug 11, 2016 | Living it Out
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This popular Chinese proverb by Lao Tzu is often quoted to those who feel overwhelmed – whether it be undertaking a new life habit, embarking on a large project or navigating difficult emotions such as grief...
by Dacia Moore | Aug 4, 2016 | Spotlight on GateWay
For some strange reason, my printer decided to freak out. Everything was working fine, then it wasn’t. Even after unplugging and rebooting, the printer would not print. In my frustration, I attempted to print several documents which sent them into the queue. Several...
by Dacia Moore | Jul 28, 2016 | Living it Out
For some of us, stress is easy to recognize. We feel a sense of overwhelm, and we know we need to either change our direction or move away from the source of the problem. But sometimes, stress sneaks up on us and we may not recognize it so readily. That’s when we can...
by Dacia Moore | Jul 21, 2016 | Spotlight on GateWay
At GateWay of Hope, we offer various groups for women – groups that foster hope, healing and wholeness. The group dynamic offers several benefits that help us move forward in life: In groups, we realize we are not alone. Within the group dynamic, we begin to grow new...
