Oct
29
2006

Roger Butner
Following is my second attempt to post this article. God, in His great sense of humor, allowed something in cyberspace to swallow my first article. Given the nature of today’s writing, it was a pretty good test. I’d like to say I passed with flying colors, and kept my mind focused on blessings. However, the [...]
Tags: discipline, HOPE, media
Oct
20
2006

Roger Butner
I’m going to speak very personally here, rather than try to lump you in with me. Busy signals drive me nuts. Ever hear of call waiting?! Even worse is that person living in the stone age that doesn’t have an answering machine. The phone just rings and rings. Aren’t they afraid they will miss a [...]
Tags: community, media
Oct
14
2006

Roger Butner
I was recently invited to speak to a group of pastors and church leaders about dealing with stress, which is frequently a huge issue for men and women in leadership – particularly church leadership. The message seemed to resonate very meaningfully with those in attendance, so it seemed good for me to share the heart [...]
Tags: discipline, freedom, HOPE, the journey
Oct
07
2006

Roger Butner
As you know, the name of my website is “hopeforyourfamily.com.” My username on a number of different online accounts and communities is “hopemonger.” Get an email from me, and you are likely to read the closing line, “With Hope, – Roger.” So, why all this focus on “hope?” Because it is one of the most [...]
Tags: HOPE