rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window Finding a new focus this Lent Rita BuettnerFebruary 8, 20184 min read Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of the challenges God places before us, the ways He wants us to refine ourselves more and more so we can be all He wants us to be in this world. BlogOpen Window Bread and butter and memories Rita BuettnerFebruary 7, 20182 min read Every time I spread butter on bread, I stop and think of our friend, Father Tom. BlogOpen Window Fresh chocolate chip cookies, Groundhog Day, potato peeling, fun at the office, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 1, 20184 min read Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many. BlogOpen Window Celebrating the small victories of an ordinary workday Rita BuettnerJanuary 29, 20183 min read In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones. BlogOpen Window Afternoon tea, 5 things you might not know about me, Pokemon tournaments, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 25, 20184 min read I spontaneously invited friends to come for afternoon tea, and we had such a wonderful time. BlogOpen Window Thank you, God, for the usual Rita BuettnerJanuary 24, 20183 min read Every morning when I ask, “What would you like for breakfast today?” our fourth grader says, “The usual.” BlogOpen Window How to cut an onion without tears, that art app, snow days, and growing crystals (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 19, 20184 min read For years and years I have cried while cutting onions. BlogOpen Window Enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at a local, family-owned bowling alley Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20183 min read When friends of ours suggested we get a group together and go bowling last weekend, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble selling my family on the idea. We love bowling. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Shopping with kids: When you have your own purse-onal shopper Rita BuettnerJanuary 16, 20183 min read I’ve reached a whole new place in parenting. Today if I get to choose, I do not want to shop alone. I want to bring a child along. BlogOpen Window Hearing Dr. King’s voice today: 6 favorite quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20182 min read Words can hurt, and words can heal. Words can divide people or build bridges. Previous 1 … 74 75 76 … 89 Next