Jul
27
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
Jul
23
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: friends, leadership, manhood, marriage / relationships, parenting, the journey
Jul
16
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: coming soon..., parenting
Jul
15
2010

Roger Butner
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.)
Tags: teaching, the journey
Jul
14
2010

Roger Butner
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?
Tags: coming soon..., community, parenting
Jul
12
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: freedom, HOPE, the journey
Jul
04
2010

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