rita buettner commentary BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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. BlogCommentaryOpen WindowUncategorized 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. BlogCommentaryOpen Window 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 […] Previous 1 … 53 54 55 … 101 Next