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A sign that God loves us
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A sign that God loves us

Rita BuettnerJuly 8, 20202 min read
How deep is the love of our Father in heaven that He gives us so many little gifts—sweet or salty or amusing or loving—throughout the day. Sometimes it’s just a matter of recognizing that He’s in each and every one.
Good fun with badminton, cooking and cutting hair at home, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Good fun with badminton, cooking and cutting hair at home, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 3, 20204 min read
We kicked off summer by ordering a badminton set, and it arrived this week. Our boys are quickly mastering the sport and surpassing me in skill.
Finches and freedom
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Finches and freedom

Rita BuettnerJuly 2, 20203 min read
Freedom is a God-given gift for each of us, given to be used not just to let us grow and thrive, but to let us act and serve out of love for others around us.
Welcome to July
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Welcome to July

Rita BuettnerJune 30, 20203 min read
July is my favorite month of the year. I love the fullness of the heat and the humidity.
Our first grill, a car parade from afar, a 49th anniversary gift, and birdcage liner (7 Quick Takes)
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Our first grill, a car parade from afar, a 49th anniversary gift, and birdcage liner (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJune 26, 20203 min read
In the excitement about getting pet birds, I have failed to acknowledge another significant change for our family. We got a grill.
Making a real hash of things
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Making a real hash of things

Rita BuettnerJune 26, 20202 min read
Maybe today you’re looking for something even more important than hash browns. Maybe you’re searching for hope or peace or comfort or an answer to a difficult problem.
Welcome to the summer of low expectations
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Welcome to the summer of low expectations

Rita BuettnerJune 22, 20203 min read
Most years when the school year ends, I take off from work for the first week of summer break. The boys and I have a week of fun. We hit arcades, eat and explore our way through the area, and sometimes throw in an overnight trip to see our cousins in New York. This year […]
The novelty of pet ownership, pandemic dreams, fireworks, and an anniversary (7 Quick Takes)
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The novelty of pet ownership, pandemic dreams, fireworks, and an anniversary (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJune 19, 20203 min read
We are in a sweet honeymoon period with our new pet birds. Everything they do is fascinating.
Introducing…
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Introducing…

Rita BuettnerJune 18, 20202 min read
Our younger son has loved birds for as long as I can remember. And, at some point during this pandemic, he started asking for a pet bird.
Lessons from an unusual school year
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Lessons from an unusual school year

Rita BuettnerJune 17, 20203 min read
What have we learned over the past three months?
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