10 pieces of encouragement (not advice) for parents-to-be March 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last weekend we went to a baby shower for friends who are expecting a baby girl. I was supposed to write down a piece of advice for the parents-to-be, and I could not think of a single thing to say.
Something is wrong: The crisis of modern addictions March 7, 2018By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Modernity is not a constant movement towards progress. Instead the modern worldview has a gaping hole right in the middle of it.
Introducing the small victory jar: The next chapter in the story March 6, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window For weeks now, I have been looking for a container to gather the small victories my colleagues and I celebrate in the office.
Time for action on gun violence March 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary “Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now.
It’s time that we pick…7 takes that are quick March 2, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Dr. Seuss was born 114 years ago today! In honor of his birthday, let’s do this in rhyme….
Living Biblically February 26, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.
A small and simple gesture of sympathy February 25, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes) February 23, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
Illustrated family portraits February 23, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.
Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter February 20, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty February 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Today we start the Year of the Dog, which is somehow much more exciting than the rooster or the goat. We are all quite excited about it.
Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions February 12, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.
