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A partridge in a pear tree and other Christmas fun (7 Quick Takes)
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A partridge in a pear tree and other Christmas fun (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20214 min read
Merry Christmas! Here are a few highlights of our Christmas celebration so far.
A Child is born to us
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A Child is born to us

Rita BuettnerDecember 24, 20212 min read
There is nothing like the happy news of a brand-new baby.
When Christmas doesn’t go as planned
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When Christmas doesn’t go as planned

Rita BuettnerDecember 23, 20213 min read
Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, I hope you find your way to the manger, and that you encounter moments of beauty, hope, and joy.
It might be time to get ready for Christmas and more in 7 Quick Takes
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It might be time to get ready for Christmas and more in 7 Quick Takes

Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20214 min read
We aren’t ready for Christmas, but Easter’s in the bag.
The joy of a Yankee swap
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The joy of a Yankee swap

Rita BuettnerDecember 16, 20213 min read
When I mentioned that I was participating in two Yankee gift swaps this week, my family didn’t sound that enthusiastic.
An unexpected Christmas gift
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An unexpected Christmas gift

Rita BuettnerDecember 14, 20214 min read
Whether we have recognized how God is at work in our lives or missed some of the clues, Jesus will be waiting for us to come running to meet him in the manger on Christmas morning.
A visit from St. Nicholas and other highlights from our week
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A visit from St. Nicholas and other highlights from our week

Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20214 min read
This is always one of the busiest, most wonderful weeks for our family, so I have lots to share in 7 Quick Takes.
Find light in the darkness
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Find light in the darkness

Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20213 min read
Sometimes God taps you gently on the shoulder.
Delightful lunches, holiday craft fairs, and other Advent fun
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Delightful lunches, holiday craft fairs, and other Advent fun

Rita BuettnerDecember 5, 20214 min read
There’s such beauty to the statement, “The chef prepares the salmon medium-well. Does that work for you?”
Discover joy on your Advent journey
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Discover joy on your Advent journey

Rita BuettnerDecember 4, 20212 min read
And there was so much grace. So much love. So much joy.
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