Archive for July, 2010

Jul 27 2010


God understands. God cares. God responds.

Let’s pick up the story of Elijah’s Day of Despair (or Dark Night of the Soul, if you like) in 1 Kings 19 from where we left it in the previous post… And so, he [Elijah] gave up.  He had nothing left.  No hope.  No energy.  No faith.  No courage.  No reason to live.  He [...]

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Jul 23 2010


Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!!!

Ready for a truly life-changing experience? Tired of feeling like you aren’t what you should be? Just need to make some real friendships with some real guys? Want to make your marriage the best it can be? Want to lead your children like you never have before? Want to learn how to be the best [...]

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Jul 16 2010


Parenting Like You Mean It!

Here’s a little sneak peak of the parenting seminar I will be sharing on Saturday, July 24 at Zachary Church of Christ from 9-11 am (call 225-654-5993 to register, childcare and lunch provided): At its core, parenting is about teaching and training your children to live well. Stop trying to convince your children you are [...]

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Jul 15 2010


Living!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  This is what I call living!  Lord, keep teaching me through children. (p.s. – I haven’t forgotten about my Elijah/God post.  I will share the rest of the story as soon as I finish some work that needs finishing.)

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Jul 14 2010


Catch Dr. Butner LIVE!

I will be presenting “Parenting Like You Mean It!” at Zachary Church of Christ on Saturday, July 24 from 9-11 am.  Lunch and childcare will be provided.  Call 225-654-5993 to register. Morpheus will be there… …will you?

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Jul 12 2010


Stress Less

Here are a few tips for living with reasonable freedom from the bondage of stress.  Most of these I have learned the hard way.  Some of them I have experienced the hard way, but have not yet learned: Seek God every day. Surrender to God every day. Ask for help when you need it. Graciously [...]

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Jul 04 2010


Star Wars Cantina

Just a little post to share my son’s favorite YouTube video.  Feelin’ pretty proud as a Dad right now!

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