rita buettner commentary CommentaryThe Domestic Church The one who loved us first Rita BuettnerMay 12, 20203 min read God is love. He loved us first – and loves us forever. He knows us best, seeing deep within us to all we are and all we can be. He sees us and loves us fully. He holds us – and the past, present and future – in his hands. BlogOpen Window A quarantine discovery, fear of the frost, discovering Your Blue Flame, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMay 8, 20204 min read Maybe it’s time to start a list of quarantine discoveries. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Remembering Grandma Rita BuettnerMay 7, 20203 min read When I think of the mother I want to be, I think of many women in my life who have inspired me—and continue to. BlogOpen Window I’m dreaming of a quarantined Mother’s Day Rita BuettnerMay 5, 20201 min read As my 10-year-old son and I were chatting about Mother’s Day, we created this song. BlogOpen Window A thank you in the sky (and a prayer for our healthcare heroes) Rita BuettnerMay 2, 20202 min read Gov. Larry Hogan had declared Saturday Healthcare Heroes Day, and the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds would be flying over as a thank you to those serving on the front lines in the pandemic. BlogOpen Window Sugar-cube spill, home fashion, the gift of ramen, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMay 1, 20204 min read Some days you’re trying to get something done when you hear a terrible crash in the kitchen. You come running and see that your son just spilled sugar cubes all over the floor. BlogOpen Window Get to know St. Louis de Montfort Rita BuettnerApril 27, 20202 min read Do you know much about St. Louis de Montfort? BlogOpen Window A farewell to a lamp Rita BuettnerApril 26, 20202 min read As I turned the switch, the lamp started falling over onto my arm. I caught it and realized there were bits and pieces of the base spread all over the floor. BlogOpen Window 7 poems in 7 styles that may just bring out 7 smiles (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerApril 25, 20203 min read National Poetry Month will be coming to a close soon, so these 7 takes are written in 7 different poetic forms. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Finding hope in the beauty of God’s creation Rita BuettnerApril 21, 20203 min read God’s fingerprints are everywhere, and this spring I spot gift after gift from our Creator. The greatest gift, of course, is today. Previous 1 … 55 56 57 … 100 Next