rita buettner commentary BlogCommentaryOpen Window Dear Fans of Winter… Rita BuettnerFebruary 8, 20264 min read Dear People Who Love Winter, Just checking in here. See all that ice and snow? Yeah, that snowcrete that is our permanent backdrop now? The stuff we have children sliding all over trying to catch the bus or walk to school? Yup, that. It’s hard to miss. I will admit that it’s lovely and shiny […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window New Moms: Someone is praying for you Rita BuettnerJanuary 30, 20263 min read In the middle of the night, a mother caring for her child is not alone. A convent of nuns wakes up during the night just to pray for new mothers. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly! Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20262 min read Although few of us will ever sing at the Grand Ole Opry, may each of us find a way to use the talents God has given us. BlogCommentaryOpen Window We can help make the impossible possible Rita BuettnerJanuary 16, 20263 min read Anyone along the way could have said, “No.” “Not today.” “Why should we bother?” But people said yes, BlogCommentaryOpen Window Today could have been the day Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20262 min read I hoped everything would be fine, and that the baby would continue to grow and thrive. But, just a few weeks later, we learned the baby had passed away. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Discover a New Year Rita BuettnerDecember 31, 20253 min read We might see this new time in muted sepia tones or we might see it unfolding in vibrant technicolor. However we feel about this new year, we have the chance to begin again. And we hold onto the faith that we are not alone. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Bowling Three Strikes in a Row Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read A few days ago, we went bowling with friends. I can’t remember the last time we bowled as a family, and it was so much fun. The dads in the group were the strongest bowlers among the two families, but everyone was fairly laidback. No one was that concerned with winning or competing at a […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window 5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read Whether you’re setting resolutions or just looking for a way to take intentional steps on your faith journey, here are a few ideas for how to set the stage for a fruitful new year. AdventBlogCommentaryOpen Window Thank you, God, for the Last Minute Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20253 min read Still shopping? Not sure what you’re making for Christmas dinner—or who’s hosting? I have good news for you, last-minute friends. This is our time to shine. AdventBlogCommentaryOpen Window How about a little Old Bay on your Advent Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20253 min read In an era where we’re not producing the penny anymore, returning Old Bay to its original metal canister somehow feels reassuring. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 103 Next