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The right place at the right time
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The right place at the right time

Rita BuettnerJuly 19, 20203 min read
Ordinary headlights. Ordinary moths. An ordinary evening. But together they formed an extraordinary moment of wonder. As I watched, the car turned off its lights, the moths disappeared, and it was over.
Every day is different, especially when there’s homemade apple pie, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Every day is different, especially when there’s homemade apple pie, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 17, 20204 min read
It can feel that every day is the same. But take a look at the sunset, and you can’t help but realize that each one is so different.
Feathering a nest
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Feathering a nest

Rita BuettnerJuly 14, 20204 min read
Our little finch is making a nest. How does he know what to do? God must be whispering in his ear.
A new look, an old calendar, Tropical Storm Fay and more (7 Quick Takes)
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A new look, an old calendar, Tropical Storm Fay and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 11, 20204 min read
Notice anything different? The website has been redesigned, so 7 Quick Takes has a new look.
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.
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