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A different kind of Epiphany
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A different kind of Epiphany

Rita BuettnerJanuary 7, 20213 min read
I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down.
Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 1, 20214 min read
Happy New Year! How did you celebrate the arrival of 2021?
Thank you, God, for a new year
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Thank you, God, for a new year

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20203 min read
Thank you for today, God, and for tomorrow – the days ahead we have yet to unwrap and discover.
A word and a saint for your New Year
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A word and a saint for your New Year

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20202 min read
So, I am not making any specific New Year’s resolutions. But I love choosing an inspirational word of the year and a saint of the year.
Following the Star
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Following the Star

Rita BuettnerDecember 28, 20203 min read
We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.
7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)
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7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 26, 20206 min read
Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.
Home for the holidays
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Home for the holidays

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20203 min read
I’ve been feeling sad that we won’t get to spend time with family the way we normally would. But I’m trying to remember that changes in plans don’t always end in disappointment.
Deck the halls and move the finches
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Deck the halls and move the finches

Rita BuettnerDecember 20, 20204 min read
We had to separate our finches and move them into different cages. I just didn’t know how we would do it.
First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)
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First snow, an early Christmas gift, and remembering my mother-in-law (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20205 min read
We had our first snow this week, and we were all excited about it.
Gone fishing…in December
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Gone fishing…in December

Rita BuettnerDecember 13, 20203 min read
I had promised my sons a fishing trip, and we were determined to go.
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