Nov
16
2011

Roger Butner
Sorry about the “S-word” in that video, but he just nailed this issue, so I’m sharing it. This will be short and sweet… I am “on” my iPhone too much. Facebooking mostly. But also texting, taking silly pictures, and just looking for stuff. This needs to change. I am missing out on life. I am [...]
Tags: addiction, blogging, books, character, discipline, facebook, freedom, HOPE, marriage / relationships, media, social networking, spiritual formation, texting, the journey, twitter
Oct
20
2010

Roger Butner
Great article from today’s Greater Baton Rouge Business Report! And if you want some practical tips on cutting down screen time in your household, check out this great website / organization.
Tags: addiction, blogging, culture, facebook, media, social networking, texting, twitter
Oct
05
2010

Roger Butner
(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today? If so, why? A. YES! It is clearly becoming a growing epidemic among us. I believe the most significant [...]
Tags: blogging, character, culture, facebook, friends, media, parenting, personal responsibility, respect, social networking, teaching, teens, texting, twitter
Jun
05
2010

Roger Butner
While it appears you are thrilled to have an access point to me via my new online “contact me” email form, rest assured I will not be reading your oh-so-clever messages inviting me to purchase your “VYAGGRA” or other similarly enticing items. I fully realize you won’t be reading this, nor would you care if [...]
Tags: blogging
Apr
30
2010

Roger Butner
I just read this post today by my blogging buddy, Lantz Howard, and I thought it was well worth sharing. Great stuff, Lantz!
Tags: blogging, character, discipline, freedom, manhood, spiritual formation
Dec
29
2009

Roger Butner
I just wanted to take a moment to officially inquire what topics you would like to see me address in the coming year? Spiritual issues? Self-Injury? Teen help? Marital recommendations? More lessons from Disney World? What have you gained from your time spent on my blog? What difference does it make in your life? What [...]
Tags: blogging, the journey
Oct
13
2009

Roger Butner
I haven’t been posting with the same regularity and rhythm of late. The primary reason is that my energy, beyond my ongoing counseling practice with my clients, has been largely devoted to my new role as an adjunct faculty member of the Counseling Department at Liberty University Online. This week is mid-term week in my [...]
Tags: blogging, discipline, HOPE, personal responsibility, teaching, the journey
Apr
29
2009

Roger Butner
If you are married, or considering getting married, take a minute to read this terrific post from Trey Morgan. In his typical style, he offers in just a few words some very wise insight and practical guidance. Great stuff, Trey! Thanks for your blog ministry.
Tags: blogging, friends, marriage / relationships
Apr
22
2009

Roger Butner
I received this comment from a Facebook friend this morning: Descartes wrote, ‘cogito, ergo sum’ (I think, therefore I am). Roger is your motto “I blog, therefore I exist?” I would love to shrug this off with a wisecrack and “put the guy in his place.” But there is actually much truth in his comment. [...]
Tags: blogging
Apr
18
2009

Roger Butner
Get ready, folks. My wife, Chemaine, is preparing a guest post in the next day or two. Unlike her husband, who can sometimes put way too much thought and effort into saying and doing things to, frankly, impress people, my wife basically shoots straight and doesn’t mince words. And for a guy like me, this [...]
Tags: blogging, marriage / relationships