rita buettner commentary 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. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Popsicles before dinner Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20203 min read I have come to see that there are times when the best parenting move is the one that is best for the parent. BlogOpen Window The Year of the Rat, meeting a friend in real life, plans for Lent, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 31, 20204 min read Are you celebrating the Year of the Rat? We had some friends over last weekend to mark the Chinese New Year, and it was so good to be together. BlogOpen Window A better sense of time Rita BuettnerJanuary 29, 20202 min read Every morning is the same. We’re hurrying through breakfast and lunch-packing and shoe-finding and rushing to get out the door to get to school. BlogOpen Window The gift of presence in the face of grief Rita BuettnerJanuary 28, 20203 min read There were tears as people shared memories and spoke about what the past year has been like. But there were also smiles. There was peace. And there was connection—with God and with one another. BlogOpen Window 5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 23, 20204 min read If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do. BlogOpen Window An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit Rita BuettnerJanuary 21, 20202 min read I don’t really know what’s going on with this whole #Megxit situation—though I have to admit I am a fan of the hashtag. I just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone. Previous 1 … 60 61 62 … 101 Next