rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window A little snow and a big idea Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20172 min read He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life. BlogDivine WorshipFeatureOpen Window Ready or not, here comes God’s grace Rita BuettnerDecember 9, 20172 min read In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest. BlogOpen Window Do you want to build a paper towel snowman, helpers with the Christmas cards, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 8, 20174 min read A few years ago Daniel and I started making paper towel snowmen to give to people at Christmas. CommentaryThe Domestic Church The anticipation of Advent Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20174 min read Jesus does not just come to us when we are perfect. He comes to us as we are, even if we are shepherds watching our sheep in the fields. BlogOpen Window Seize the day this Advent season Rita BuettnerDecember 4, 20173 min read Let’s look at Advent as a chance to welcome Jesus into our lives in a new way. BlogOpen Window Awaiting Advent with train gardens, home-cooked dinners, and birthday party planning (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20175 min read Advent usually creeps up on me without warning, but having the extra week between Thanksgiving and Advent has left me impatient for it to begin. BlogOpen Window Having a few laughs while designing the family Christmas card Rita BuettnerNovember 27, 20173 min read It’s one of the most stressful and exciting aspects of the Christmas season: creating our family Christmas card. BlogOpen Window Thanksgiving leftovers with plenty of gratitude: 7 Quick Tastes Rita BuettnerNovember 24, 20174 min read It was all fun, and there is leftover pie for today. What more can anyone expect from Thanksgiving? BlogFeatureOpen Window Being thankful even when it’s difficult Rita BuettnerNovember 22, 20173 min read It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times? CommentaryThe Domestic Church Gift of gratitude Rita BuettnerNovember 21, 20173 min read Gratitude doesn’t always come easily, but there’s almost always something to be thankful for, though it can take time to see it. Previous 1 … 76 77 78 … 88 Next