Empowering Our Kids Against Addiction: Part 5 – Following A Spiritual Compass
If you have been following this series, I hope you now have a clear picture of some of the essential tools you can share with your kids and teens to help them live as...
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by Roger Butner · Published June 17, 2019
If you have been following this series, I hope you now have a clear picture of some of the essential tools you can share with your kids and teens to help them live as...
addiction/recovery / Christian parenting inspiration / dynamics of adolescence / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published June 11, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
As we begin looking at how cultivating a life of service to others guards our teens against the allure of addiction, let me tell you why I chose this image to illustrate the point:...
addiction/recovery / Christian parenting inspiration / inspiration / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published May 27, 2019 · Last modified June 17, 2019
We begin this series of how parents can empower our kids against the destructive pathways of addiction by looking at the freeing power of living with a pattern of honesty and integrity. When I...
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by Roger Butner · Published November 16, 2018
Life gets tough. And busy. And distracting. And even discouraging. Right? While it may take many different forms from family to family, I love that our country continues to recognize a holiday that is...
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by Roger Butner · Published March 20, 2018
“Evan Almighty” has been one of my family’s favorite movies for quite a while. If you’ve never seen this heartwarming family film about God (Morgan Freeman) choosing a modern day Noah named Evan Baxter...
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by Roger Butner · Published February 27, 2018
(Photos and collage compliments of Sandra “Sam” Morris, who embodied the spirit of this post as well as anyone I know, and who created this very photo collage as a loving welcome gift to...
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by Roger Butner · Published November 14, 2017
Now that we have covered some overall dynamics and guidelines regarding parenting your teens in relation to their digital world, let’s take a quick look at some of the major players in the social...
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by Roger Butner · Published October 16, 2017
Halloween is one of the most active evenings of the year in neighborhood after neighborhood across our nation. What a great opportunity to be a blessing to our neighbors – especially the children! Whether...
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by Roger Butner · Published October 17, 2016
Whether they like it, or not, our kids need us to watch out for their missteps, so we can give them corrective guidance. And with the increasing social connections, life opportunities, and freedoms that...
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by Roger Butner · Published September 14, 2016
Just wanted to be sure you are aware I am now posting video messages regularly. I will generally be broadcasting them live from my Facebook professional page, then adding them to my YouTube channel,...