Jun
26
2006

Roger Butner
In my recent interview on “Around Town with Scott Rogers,” I spoke on this topic, but our interview was cut fairly short. Here is a fuller picture of my thoughts and suggestions on this timely and important issue:
What has contributed to our society’s disconnection? High mobility. Families no longer live in one central community for [...]
Tags: community, family, marriage / relationships, parenting
Jun
18
2006

Roger Butner
Last week I was driving down a major thoroughfare in Baton Rouge behind what appeared to be a fairly nice upper-middle class neighborhood. Something caught my eye that made me profoundly sad as I considered the implications behind it. Three backyards in a row contained very nice red cedar playground sets. Three families living next [...]
Tags: community, family, marriage / relationships, parenting
Jun
06
2006

Roger Butner
I have committed, along with a good friend, to regularly reading (and finishing!) good books. I love acquiring good books, particularly ones that show promise in helping me grow in my walk with Christ and in my relationships with family and others. Unfortunately, I often get no further than the first couple chapters (or even [...]
Tags: books, discipline, friends, HOPE, media