Apr
30
2009

Roger Butner
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 face it, admitting [...]
Tags: culture, friends, twitter
Apr
29
2009

Roger Butner
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.
Tags: blogging, friends, marriage / relationships
Apr
28
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: parenting
Apr
23
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: culture, HOPE, leadership, marriage / relationships, parenting
Apr
22
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: HOPE, marriage / relationships, parenting
Apr
22
2009

Roger Butner
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. [...]
Tags: blogging
Apr
19
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: family, HOPE, marriage / relationships, personal responsibility, the journey
Apr
18
2009

Roger Butner
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 like me, this [...]
Tags: blogging, marriage / relationships
Apr
16
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: blogging
Apr
16
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: culture