Janet Stark – Page 6 – Red Tent Living

Connected by Love

By: redtentwomen May 25, 2016May 23, 2016

relationshipsChildhood, Embrace, Grandmother, intimacy, Janet Stark, Life Seasons, Marriage, Motherhood, Moving, self-care1 Comment

“We know that we are adopted by God when we are embraced by our brothers and sisters.”

Holding the Quiet with Kindness

By: redtentwomen April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

relationshipsEmpty Nesting, Introversion, Janet Stark, Life Seasons, Motherhood, quiet, Raising Kids, self-care, Shortcomings17 Comments

Our daughter Katie is graduating from high school in a few short weeks. I am already anticipating how quickly the summer will pass, a blur of “last moments” before leaving for college in the fall.

The Hardest Question

By: redtentwomen March 23, 2016March 22, 2016

relationshipsapologize, courage, forgiveness, Friendship, Janet Stark, Shame2 Comments

I was sitting in a conflict mediation training recently, listening as the trainer began talking about how often we get forgiveness wrong.

Sex: A New Conversation

By: redtentwomen February 19, 2016February 15, 2016

The Homebenefits of sex, Family, God, intimacy, Janet Stark, Marriage, Sexual Abuse, sexuality, sexually healthy, staying sexually active15 Comments

“What are you working on over there?”

My Favorite Day

By: redtentwomen January 22, 2016January 18, 2016

The HomeFamily, Home Improvement, Janet Stark, Marriage, Reading, relax, Rest, Saturday, Sunroom7 Comments

If you were to ask me my favorite day of the week, I would answer “Saturday” without any hesitation.

Joining the Dance

By: redtentwomen December 28, 2015December 27, 2015

Intentional Livingbody, Dance, Janet Stark, Marriage, maturing, Romance, trust, wedding8 Comments

Dance is one of those words that evokes a visceral response inside me – simultaneous anxiety and longing, joy and fear.

Pay Attention

By: redtentwomen November 18, 2015November 15, 2015

Intentional Livingbody, diagnosis, health concerns, Janet Stark, kind to your body, maturing, MRI, self-care, Storyline Conference, trust11 Comments

“Pay attention to your body. It tells a beautiful story.”

When Running Shoes are not Enough

By: redtentwomen October 28, 2015October 27, 2015

Day to Dayintimacy, Janet Stark, Marriage, maturing, motorcycle, playfulness, Risk, trust12 Comments

My husband Chris bought his Harley Davidson, Dyna Superglide, on a warm September Saturday in 2013.

Grown-up Friends

By: redtentwomen September 28, 2015September 28, 2015

Day to DayFriendship, introvert, Janet Stark, long-time friends, Moving, New in town, Susan Cain16 Comments

The book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking literally changed my life.

Redefining Reunions

By: redtentwomen August 19, 2015August 18, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional LivingBless the Past, Come Back, disappointment, Family Stories, Janet Stark, Reunions4 Comments

Reunions. I’ve been thinking a lot about them this month.