by gwhope_admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Sexual Assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Sexual assault is not a topic any of us like to think or talk about. Some of us are uncomfortable because we don’t like unpleasant topics. Or maybe we feel embarrassed. Some of us don’t really believe sexual assault...
by gwhope_admin | Dec 17, 2015 | From the Heart
“Our marriage was made in heaven, but so was thunder and lightning.” The tapestry on the pillow said it well. Forever the funny man, it was a gift from my husband for our anniversary. Meant to be a joke, it still rang true. Naively entering a business deal early in...
by gwhope_admin | Sep 3, 2015 | Living it Out
Judgmental responses seem to abound in the faith community. Have you ever heard one of these? “Just get over it.” “You must be in sin.” “You just want attention.” “You don’t have enough faith.” When my daughter left our home to live with her boyfriend, my...
by gwhope_admin | May 28, 2015 | Spotlight on GateWay
The next time you’re in a group of people, look around at the women . At least 25% of them have been sexually assaulted or will be during their lifetimes. For those who are married, half of them will be divorced. A majority will struggle through depression and low...
by gwhope_admin | Apr 16, 2015 | Living it Out
“An apple a day will keep the doctor away” … but what about an ounce of chocolate? Recent research supports this claim. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate made with a minimum of 70% cocoa, and eaten in moderation, actually improves physical and mental health. •...
