Archive for April, 2009

Apr 30 2009


Roger Butner

FTW!

Lately I have been noticing a few folks using the shorthand, “FTW!” on Twitter. I tried looking at the various contexts to figure out what words were being expressed by these three letters, but I just couldn’t figure it out. So, I took a risk and asked a buddy to explain. Let’s [...]

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Apr 29 2009


Roger Butner

Maintenance Required

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If you are married, or considering getting married, take a minute to read this terrific post from Trey Morgan.  In his typical style, he offers in just a few words some very wise insight and practical guidance.  Great stuff, Trey!  Thanks for your blog ministry.

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Apr 28 2009


Roger Butner

Where are you aiming your family time this summer?

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Whether or not we are aware or intentional about it, we hit where we aim.  In all of life.  We may be looking somewhere else, thinking we are aiming there, but we will always hit where we are aiming.
Where are you aiming your family time this summer?
You will be different at the end of the [...]

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Apr 23 2009


Roger Butner

Are you suffering? Hope is on the way!

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Just a quick word for you, and this word comes straight from The Word.  Whether we are talking about our economic situation, raising children, or career advancement, there is one ingredient that will do us so much good – if we will respond well to it.  But, oh, how we Americans hate it!!!  What is [...]

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Apr 22 2009


Roger Butner

Speechless!

I took half an hour at lunchtime today to eat some simple fare and to feed on God’s Word.  I need to have more days like this.
I was reading through a few verses that address me as a husband in various ways.  I have read through these verses quite a few times.  I’ve spent plenty [...]

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Apr 22 2009


Roger Butner

I blog, therefore I exist!

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I received this comment from a Facebook friend this morning:
Descartes wrote, ‘cogito, ergo sum’ (I think, therefore I am).  Roger is your motto “I blog, therefore I exist?”
I would love to shrug this off with a wisecrack and “put the guy in his place.”  But there is actually much truth in his comment.
I won’t [...]

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Apr 19 2009


Roger Butner

Chemaine’s Life Lessons

So I noticed my husband offered me a challenge in an earlier blog post to “guest post.” I will accept that challenge, good sir, because…well, you challenged me.
I think if I could blog about anything, it would be of the lessons learned in the last few years of my marriage and life. God has worked [...]

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Apr 18 2009


Roger Butner

The Rest of the Story

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Get ready, folks. My wife, Chemaine, is preparing a guest post in the next day or two. Unlike her husband, who can sometimes put way too much thought and effort into saying and doing things to, frankly, impress people, my wife basically shoots straight and doesn’t mince words. And for a guy [...]

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Apr 16 2009


Roger Butner

New and Improved Blog

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If you have been a regular visitor of HopeForYourFamily for a while, you have likely noticed several recent changes.  I think I’ve probably finished my current updating phase, and will be putting me blog energy solely into posting on a frequent basis.  In today’s culture (especially online), it is so easy to put far more [...]

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Apr 16 2009


Roger Butner

Sign up for Hope – Skip the Recession!

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If you aren’t familiar with the work and message of Dave Ramsey, well, you really need to get familiar with him.  And there is no better way to get started than by attending this free event.  “Town Hall for Hope” will be a free, nationwide telecast event where Dave will offer real hope and practical [...]

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