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Taking Time for Family

Dr. Martin Marty is the author of 50 books and more than 5,000 articles. He also wrote a weekly column for The Christian Century for many years beginning in 1956. He is professor emeritus at the University of Chicago Divinity School.

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My Turn

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Rebecca Thatcher Murcia

These days, recipe writers seem to want time-pressed cooks to cut corners. They also seem to assume that nobody knows how to make their own dough anymore. My standards are pretty low but when a recipe calls for dough from a cardboard can I just turn the page. Dr. Marty’s interview reminds us of the importance of slowing down and taking time.

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Burton's Blog

Memories are to be Cherished

Burton Buller

Although my sons are now 26 and 31 years old, thinking of them often brings back images established during their first ten years of life. Moments of intense bonding tend to be the most precious memories.

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Next Week

Family Stories and Memories. Ervin Stutzman, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, has written two novel-like books about his parents: Tobias of the Amish and Emma: A Widow Among the Amish. On Shaping Families this week, he talks about sharing family memories and stories and how different family members frequently remember things differently. Talking about past events became freeing for his family. He shares inspiration for writing or working on your family stories or memoirs.

Favorite Family Recipes

Spinach-Tomato Quiche

Spinach-Tomato QuicheThe whole family can chip in to make this ode to the summer’s harvest. The next time you have company coming, plan to get your children washing spinach, grading cheese and beating eggs to make this quiche with a rich, complex flavor. Small children especially enjoy assembling the layers.  Rebecca Thatcher Murcia talks about making this quiche dish in her "My Turn" segment this week.
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