What is Hope?

What is Hope?

In this week’s blog, guest Heather Cole writes about hope. “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – Emily Dickinson January can be a dark month,...
The Waiting

The Waiting

Are you in the middle of a waiting season? Elizabeth reminds us that in the waiting we can find God. Growing up, did you ever sit in front of the oven while something was baking inside? This time of year, my sisters and I would always be baking Christmas treats with...
The Gift of Singleness (Part 2)

The Gift of Singleness (Part 2)

This week, Faye is sharing with us again her thoughts on singleness. To read the first part of the blog, if you have already, click here. An unwanted gift I remember a few Christmases ago opening a gift to discover someone had bought me a pot dog! And singleness, like...
The Gift of Singleness (Part 2)

The Gift of Singleness (Part 1)

This week and next week, Faye will be joining us on the blog to share her thoughts on singleness. I’ve been so stirred over the summer by the emails members received telling the stories of those in Gateway, and I noticed a few things have come up about being single in...
Finding Joy

Finding Joy

Last week when I saw the weather forecast for this week (bright skies and sunny!), I was immediately in such a better mood. I felt joy at the prospect of moving out of a rainy, dark winter into the glorious summer. I envisioned beach trips, summer parties and lying by...