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Divine Therapy

By: redtentwomen July 6, 2017July 5, 2017

Intentional LivingCentering Prayer, Cynthia Bourgeault, Ellen Oelsen, Rest, The Heart of Centering Prayer, Thomas Keating2 Comments

“Time does slow down as we stop trying to push the river.” Cynthia Bourgeault The past few weeks have felt very full. Parties, college orientation, gatherings with family and friends, travel, illnesses, schedules, plans, volunteering, etc.

Growing Into A Child

By: redtentwomen April 20, 2017April 20, 2017

Day to Day, Intentional LivingAnna Smith, Play, Pottery, Recovering Play, Rest2 Comments

I’m learning to believe that God sets our hearts free to play and experience joy. This is a concept that recently has been knocking on the door of my heart and introducing a new rhythm of being.

Hello Innocence

By: redtentwomen January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Day to DayDISC, Enneagram 8, INFJ, Jo Saxton, loss of innocence, Meyers Briggs, Rest, The Road Back to You, Tracy Johnson14 Comments

“What does your more innocent side look like?” I wrote the words down in my journal, took another sip of my coffee and listened as the podcast continued.

Dancing with Dolphins

By: redtentwomen May 9, 2016May 8, 2016

Art, Day to DayAnna Smith, Creation, dolphins, God's presence, Poetry, Praise, Respite, Rest, The Sea4 Comments

Living a couple hours drive away from the Atlantic Ocean, I often take day trips to visit the coast.

Glorious Mess

By: redtentwomen May 6, 2016May 2, 2016

Day to DayElizabeth Gilbert, Flu, glorious mess, God, neediness, Rest, self-care, Sickness, Susan Tucker4 Comments

I’ve been wearing the same yoga pants and t-shirt for 24 hours now.

It is enough.

By: redtentwomen April 4, 2016April 3, 2016

Day to DayGod, Listening, Mary Jane Hamilton, Prayer, quiet, Rest, Self Acceptance, solitude12 Comments

There are many places where I have gotten the message to “Be Quiet”.

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.

Did You Just Say “No”?

By: redtentwomen June 26, 2015August 2, 2015

Day to DayAnna Hull, Kindness, Rest, Saying No, Sephora, Steven Covey7 Comments

We’ve all felt it… The gut wrenching, inexplicable feeling that tells us exactly what we should answer.

Tulips and Rest

By: redtentwomen May 15, 2015August 2, 2015

Day to Day, GardeningDan Allender, Gardening, goodness, Janet Stark, quiet, raising boys, Rest, Transitions12 Comments

As I was preparing to write for this month, I left the window open on my computer with the May writing themes the only words on the page.

Trapped

By: redtentwomen March 23, 2015August 4, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional LivingBethany Cabell, choosing life, Delight, dying, Hope, Kara Tippetts, Loss, Mothering boys, Mundane Faithfulness, Rest, restlessness, suffering7 Comments

I woke up tired this morning. Yesterday, we celebrated the life of our three year old and all that he brings to our lives in an intimate evening with friends.