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5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals
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5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read
Whether you’re setting resolutions or just looking for a way to take intentional steps on your faith journey, here are a few ideas for how to set the stage for a fruitful new year.
Thank you, God, for the Last Minute
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Thank you, God, for the Last Minute

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20253 min read
Still shopping? Not sure what you’re making for Christmas dinner—or who’s hosting? I have good news for you, last-minute friends. This is our time to shine.
How about a little Old Bay on your Advent
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How about a little Old Bay on your Advent

Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20253 min read
In an era where we’re not producing the penny anymore, returning Old Bay to its original metal canister somehow feels reassuring.
That’s No Coincidence
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That’s No Coincidence

Rita BuettnerDecember 2, 20253 min read
I never would have thought those two things would happen on the same day.
While you wait 
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While you wait 

Rita BuettnerDecember 1, 20253 min read
During this time of preparation for Christmas, Advent offers us a beautiful opportunity to grow in faith while we are waiting.
What’s Your Starter Word (for Advent and for Wordle)
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What’s Your Starter Word (for Advent and for Wordle)

Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20253 min read
Whether we’re playing Wordle or entering Advent, we might not begin the same way every time.
St. Therese’s Little Way in Action
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St. Therese’s Little Way in Action

Rita BuettnerNovember 25, 20254 min read
I had to trust there was more space than there seemed to be. There must be, since there was a smiling attendant waving us on.
This Thanksgiving, Please Pass the Rutabaga
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This Thanksgiving, Please Pass the Rutabaga

Rita BuettnerNovember 24, 20253 min read
To be clear, I wouldn’t describe myself as a rutabaga enthusiast. It’s just that you can’t have Thanksgiving without rutabaga.
Grace times two 
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Grace times two 

Rita BuettnerNovember 24, 20253 min read
During this season of gratitude, we might offer standard words or new ones to thank God for his many blessings. He is with us at our dinner table, following along with the conversations, enjoying the connections and perhaps marveling at how the little ones are growing and participating in new ways. 
Just what we need
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Just what we need

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20252 min read
I realize there is a glove in each pocket, long forgotten and left behind from last winter.
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