Once Mangled, Now Priceless

It was a hard fall. My husband and I were walking at our favorite park, enjoying the sunny, spring day. We were on a familiar path, so I wasn’t watching my steps. A stone paver had become dislodged. I tripped and fell – hard – catching myself on the palms of my hands....

Who Else?

This essay on forgiveness is offered by Susan Bauer, one of the many supporters who pray for GateWay of Hope. Who else on the face of the earth forgives their enemies except Christians? No one. Not one. Right? Loving enemies, i.e. forgiving them, is the most...

Cup of Tea

The cup of hot tea sparked flavor sensors on the tongue in ways never before imagined. Hits of vanilla and honey wrapped in an earthy floral-like essence. What a disappointment to discover this tea was too costly to justify regular consumption! 1 Corinthians 13...

Life-long Learning

We believe it’s important for women to be life-long learners, so we have a library where GateWay women check out books. Many of our titles focus on the issues women face such as: grief, relationships and abuse. Our volunteers, group leaders and staff also continue to...

Comparative Gospel

Most of us who grew up in a church know John 3:16 and can recite it without even thinking. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” The entire Gospel is in that verse. God...