addiction/recovery / inspiration / marriage / relationships / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published May 1, 2021
For the last few months, I have been devoted to something: serious, permanent life transformation! Namely, losing weight to get my body and physical health to a far more optimal place than I’ve ever...
dynamics of adolescence / inspiration / marriage / relationships / parenting encouragement / Speaking Engagements / teen media issues
by Roger Butner · Published April 10, 2020
Christian parenting inspiration / inspiration / marriage / relationships / spiritual formation
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...
addiction/recovery / Christian parenting inspiration / dynamics of adolescence / inspiration / manhood / marriage / relationships / parenting encouragement / Speaking Engagements / spiritual formation / teen media issues
by Roger Butner · Published May 16, 2016
Whatever your reasons, I know you are already considering seeking some kind of guidance or encouragement from me – you’re reading my blog post. So, I think it’s safe to assume you (and probably several others you know) could use some inspiration and direction. Given that, here are five reasons to consider bringing me to speak to you and your people in your church, school, or other organizational community.
Christian parenting inspiration / dynamics of adolescence / marriage / relationships / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published January 25, 2016
Asking good questions is a great way to build any relationship. It helps the questioner learn more about the other person, as well as communicating a certain level of genuine caring for that person. Why bother asking, if I don’t really care, right? In the spirit of opening important doors of conversation and facilitating a more powerful relationship between you and your teen, I have five questions to share with you.
Christian parenting inspiration / marriage / relationships / offbeat / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published December 23, 2014 · Last modified September 2, 2015
If you are anything like me, you love the joy of sharing Christmas gifts. The searching. The buying. The hiding. The wrapping. The anticipation. The unwrapping. The smiles. There is just something special about...
Well, maybe this isn’t the way YOU celebrate, but for brothers and friends who have all just aced the ring toss game at Lulu’s at the beach, this is how it’s done. : )...
addiction/recovery / inspiration / manhood / marriage / relationships / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published June 13, 2014
The once strong, commanding king now sits in bewilderment. The faces of family and friends around him are deeply familiar, yet he can’t quite place them. He feels as though he has just been...
inspiration / manhood / marriage / relationships / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published March 4, 2014
Talk is cheap. I won’t make a big to-do at this point about my new journey with my wife and family into Financial Peace via Dave Ramsey’s course at our church until I have...
manhood / marriage / relationships / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published January 23, 2014
(This image was so gloriously cheesy that I simply couldn’t resist using it!) Thanks to a generous Christmas gift, my wife and I are now moving forward with some home improvements that we...
