Sep
27
2010

Roger Butner
Hoping you can somehow forever avoid talking to your kids about sex? You aren’t alone. But you also need to face your fears, say a prayer, dig deep, and dive in with your kids. You may want to start with this post about having the Tough Talks with kids. As promised in my Parenting 101 [...]
Tags: compasses, media, parenting, personal responsibility, sex, teaching
Sep
13
2010

Roger Butner
This poem from Rudyard Kipling came to mind today, so I thought I would pass it on: “If” (Rudyard Kipling) If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, [...]
Tags: manhood
Sep
09
2010

Roger Butner
Take to heart the words of Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Love. Forgive. Share. Work. Stand. Pray. Witness. Fight. Serve. Give. Live. Proclaim. But don’t burn a Qu’ran.
Tags: culture, freedom, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
Sep
08
2010

Roger Butner
I just discovered these great resources today from Ron Deal and Successful Stepfamilies. While I have not read them yet, I have read Ron’s first book, The Smart Stepfamily, and it is fantastic. I have also had the pleasure of hearing him present a message live at a conference, as well as sharing a conversation [...]
Tags: books, compasses, family, HOPE, marriage / relationships, parenting
Sep
02
2010

Roger Butner
Men, are you looking to be a better husband? Improve your marriage? Improve your wife’s view of you? Here is a practical tip with huge spiritually transformational power. Print out the following scriptures on a sheet of paper, laminate it, and put it somewhere you will see every day. Pick it up daily, pray for [...]
Tags: character, discipline, leadership, manhood, marriage / relationships, spiritual formation
Sep
01
2010

Roger Butner
I just found out about this book and author yesterday, so I have not yet read it. However, she has my attention, and I want to bring her to yours. Here is her website. I will keep you posted on what I discover. For now, here is the book summary: “Based on the National Study [...]
Tags: adolescence, books, culture, spiritual formation, teaching, teens