Aug
18
2009

Roger Butner
It is so important that we honor our word by following through on our promises. The more we grow as people of integrity and consistency, the more respect we tend to earn from others along the way. And this is certainly true with our children. Whether we have promised them a reward, a punishment, or [...]
Tags: discipline, family, leadership, parenting, respect
Aug
16
2009

Roger Butner
I don’t know about you and your household, but times are tough for a lot of folks and our budgets these days. I am grateful to be gifted and called by God to offer hope, healing, and guidance to those struggling with pain and turmoil in their lives. I have been particularly thankful to be [...]
Tags: coming soon..., culture
Aug
13
2009

Roger Butner
If you have been keeping up with my blog, Facebook, or Twitter posts, you know that the time is now to get registered to join our Baton Rouge Men’s Fraternity group. I’ll keep this one short and to the point. Robert Lewis (founder of Men’s Frat) lists four elements that characterize the life of a [...]
Tags: manhood, personal responsibility
Aug
12
2009

Roger Butner
Cute photo op, right? But that turtle can’t be enjoying himself right about now! Is there any wonder he is hiding for dear life within the safe confines of his hard shell? He is in the ravenous jaws of a terrifying monster. Best thing to do is play it safe and stay hidden until the [...]
Tags: marriage / relationships
Aug
11
2009

Roger Butner
Training our kids to live according to the compass of Reality is difficult. It is NOT the path of least resistance, to be sure! It is the nature of kids of all ages, and particularly teens, to fight against the compass of Reality and cling to the compass of Fantasy. And our postmodern culture can [...]
Tags: compasses, family, parenting
Aug
06
2009

Roger Butner
Life is hard. I have to work when I don’t feel like it. Things don’t always go the way I want. Crisis comes with pain and devastation. Sometimes I do the right things and still do not see a reward for my efforts. I don’t get to make many of the rules in life. Others [...]
Tags: adolescence, compasses, culture, freedom, HOPE, parenting, personal responsibility, teens