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February 10, 2018

Looking for God’s love: When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day

Those signs of love, and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and expression of love, tell us even more about the Giver and our relationship with Him than the paper valentines my sons will sign and deliver.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

February 9, 2018

Chinese New Year, electricity problems, sewing bunnies, the soup of the day, and a recent brush with fame (7 Quick Takes)

My favorite holiday is next week—Chinese New Year!

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

February 8, 2018

Finding a new focus this Lent

Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of the challenges God places before us, the ways He wants us to refine ourselves more and more so we can be all He wants us to be in this world.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

February 7, 2018

Bread and butter and memories

Every time I spread butter on bread, I stop and think of our friend, Father Tom.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

February 6, 2018

A letter to my sleeping, mischievous baby

Robyn Barberry shares some words of wisdom with her little one.

Robyn BarberryBlog, Unconditional

February 1, 2018

Fresh chocolate chip cookies, Groundhog Day, potato peeling, fun at the office, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

January 30, 2018

My best friend Shannon of 30 years invited me to share a cup (or two) of tea with her at a new little place called Emma’s Tea Spot, which is situated in the thriving community of Hamilton at the corner of Harford Road and Hamilton Avenue. She made us an appointment for 3 at 11...

Robyn BarberryBlog, Unconditional

January 29, 2018

Celebrating the small victories of an ordinary workday

In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

January 25, 2018

Afternoon tea, 5 things you might not know about me, Pokemon tournaments, and more (7 Quick Takes)

I spontaneously invited friends to come for afternoon tea, and we had such a wonderful time.

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

January 24, 2018

Thank you, God, for the usual

Every morning when I ask, “What would you like for breakfast today?” our fourth grader says, “The usual.”

Rita BuettnerBlog, Open Window

January 24, 2018

An evening with William Lane Craig

What I found most uplifting about the session was that a Protestant and a Catholic—both committed to their respective traditions—could come together in fellowship, good cheer, and mutual support

Bishop Robert BarronBlog, Word on Fire