Month: July 2026

Let’s be honest—”duty” isn’t exactly a word that makes people leap out of bed with excitement. It ranks somewhere between folding laundry and cleaning out the garage. Necessary? Yes. Glamorous? Not even close. And then there’s spinach. No one has ever walked into a restaurant and exclaimed, “You know what I’m craving today? A giant… Continue reading “Not Your Average Spinach”

Every church has special people who make the world a little brighter. Some do it with a kind word, some with a warm hug, some with a perfectly timed joke… and then there is Mary! Long ago, Mary discovered an ancient spiritual truth; sometimes the fastest way to open a heart is through chocolate! The… Continue reading “Minister of Sweet Salvation & Sudden Smiles”

It’s been a while, and before anything else, I just want to say thank you. To everyone who is part of this Gateway To Hope family, whether you volunteer with us, support us, or you’re one of the families we’re honored to walk alongside, this message is for you. For those who don’t know, I… Continue reading Grateful to Be Back — And Ready to Move Forward