Jul
27
2007

Roger Butner
What a week! Among many other ups and downs that have been keeping my life rather full of late, this week has provided me with two very powerful reminders to keep life in perspective. And, I must say, keeping life in perspective is a very good thing. It tends to keep one calmer, more appreciative, [...]
Tags: family, marriage / relationships, parenting
Jul
24
2007

Roger Butner
Click here to read my latest thoughts and recommendations from the “Parenting 101″ segment on WAFB. The “Parenting 101″ page is always available near the top of the right-hand column on my site. And, as always, feel free to send me any questions, ideas, or concerns you would like to see me address on Parenting [...]
Tags: parenting
Jul
09
2007

Roger Butner
Forgiveness is an issue I must deal with on a frequent basis, because of my work as a marriage and family therapist. However, let’s face it – it is something we all must address at some point in our lives, probably many times throughout our lives. We live in a fallen world. We disappoint, hurt, [...]
Tags: community, family, friends, HOPE, marriage / relationships
Jul
04
2007

Roger Butner
Liberty: “freedom from arbitrary or despotic control” Despot: “a person exercising power tyrannically” Tyranny: “oppressive power” “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. We have received them as a fair inheritance from our worthy [...]
Tags: community, freedom, respect