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Live the Questions

By: redtentwomen July 27, 2018July 26, 2018

Faith, Monthly ThemesAdoption, China, Libby Kurz, Memory, Mystery, Parenting, Questions, the past, Writing3 Comments

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue.” – Rainer Maria Rilke A few weeks ago, as I drove my son to camp, he asked, “Mommy, how much did I cost?”…

Welcoming Wonder

By: redtentwomen July 11, 2018August 3, 2018

Faith, Intentional Living, Monthly Themes50th Birthday, certainty, Faith, Janet Stark, Mystery, Surprise Party, trust, wondering10 Comments

I love certainty. Motivated by a strong need for safety and security, I am all about imagining and planning for every possibility so that my well-being is guaranteed. In the case of an unforeseen scenario, I resolve to be even more prepared the next time so that I’m not caught off guard. Give me a…

Embracing the Blessing.

By: redtentwomen August 18, 2016August 16, 2016

Day to DayCelebration, Death, Delight, Faith, Friendship, Grief, Grieving, John Eldredge, Loss, Mystery, Natalie Sum, Struggle, trust, Wrestling with God2 Comments

I was in fourth grade when I first experienced the beauty of community.

The Courage to Wrestle.

By: redtentwomen July 14, 2016July 13, 2016

Day to DayCelebration, disappointment, Faith, Mystery, Natalie Sum, Sickness, Struggle, trust, Wrestling with God10 Comments

The date had been on the calendar for months. My oldest nephew and his soon-to-be-bride were celebrating with an engagement party at my sister’s house.