rita buettner commentary BlogLentOpen Window Please don’t give up social media for Lent Rita BuettnerFebruary 22, 20203 min read During Lent, people are spiritually hungry. We are in the desert, and it can be a lonely and dark time—this time of repentance, this season with no alleluias. By remaining active on social media—or even approaching it more intentionally—you have the opportunity to help others see and connect with Christ in a new way. BlogOpen Window Our Lenten prayer basket, tiramisu, The Crown, cake pops, and a surprise in the mail (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 20, 20204 min read Ash Wednesday is next week, so sometime before now and then, we will fill our Lenten prayer basket. BlogLentOpen Window How to prepare for the best Lent yet Rita BuettnerFebruary 18, 20203 min read In these days before Lent begins, you—like me—might be trying to figure out what to give up or take on for the 40 days that lie ahead. I still haven’t decided, but these are some questions I am considering. BlogOpen Window A Valentine’s Day proposal, chicken soup with rice, sending valentines, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 13, 20204 min read Sixteen years ago today, John asked me to be his wife during a beautiful dinner at the Candlelight Inn in Catonsville, Md. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Small acts of love can mean the most Rita BuettnerFebruary 11, 20203 min read I often think that the small actions, the little kindnesses, are the ones that touch your heart in a special way. BlogOpen Window The $8 bridesmaid dresses Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20203 min read My mother and I still laugh about how she bought the dresses before we were even engaged—and without me or any of the hypothetical future bridesmaids there. BlogOpen Window Our first dance: Can’t help falling in love with you Rita BuettnerFebruary 9, 20203 min read You give your whole life, your whole self, to each other every day—and you accept the gift of your spouse in return. BlogOpen Window How I met my husband, sickness in the house, brownies, family time, my cousin Sheila, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 7, 20205 min read Have I ever told you how I met my husband? BlogOpen Window With the spread of the coronavirus, be on guard against racism Rita BuettnerFebruary 7, 20203 min read As coronavirus spreads around China and starts to reach other parts of the world, we need to be on guard not to let fear of a new disease translate into racist comments and actions against Asian-Americans. BlogOpen Window When I grow up Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20202 min read It’s past bedtime, and our little boy should be asleep. But when I go to check on him, his mind is too full to sleep. Previous 1 … 58 59 60 … 100 Next