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Shame and Grace Exist for Each Person Involved in Sex Trafficking

By: redtentwomen August 19, 2016August 16, 2016

WarriorBeth Bruno, Breaking the Cycle, Change, Cycle of Abuse, Faith, First Offender Restoration Initiative, Hope, Perpetrators of Abuse, Sex Trafficking, Sex Trafficking in America, Sexual exploitation, Shame, Unexpected, Victims of Abuse4 Comments

Nine mug shots appeared in our local paper’s headline story this week.

Make Yourself at Home

By: redtentwomen August 17, 2016August 16, 2016

The HomeAdair Swayze, Beauty, Belief, Faith, Home, Hope, horse farm, Hospitality, self-care, Singleness, Unexpected, welcome4 Comments

There is a place near my home that I am drawn to on days when I am in need of respite. It is a place that feels sacred to me, hidden as it is in a sprawling neighborhood.

On Faith, Churches, and Never Becoming a Pastor

“Why wouldn’t you go for the M.Div?” McKenna asked.

Where I need you.

By: redtentwomen June 20, 2016June 20, 2016

Day to DayAnxiety, Beauty, Belief, Change, Death, Faith, Friendship, Friendships, God, growing faith, Hope, Katy Johnson, self-care, Unexpected6 Comments

It has been 10 months since we last connected—10 months and a lifetime.

Third Sunday of Advent: The Unexpected

By: redtentwomen December 14, 2014August 10, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional LivingAdvent, Be Born in Me, Christmas, Faith, Hope, Tracy Johnson, Unexpected15 Comments

The dailyness of advent keeps me atuned to the world around me, it invites me over and over again to be present, listening, feeling, wondering.