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
Feb
01
2011

Roger Butner
ScreamFree Marriage Calming Down, Growing Up and Getting Closer By Hal Edward Runkel with Jenny Runkel Now Available Nationwide! Order An Autographed Copy Now - Help Your Marriage and Help Us Reach Others! Or order from these online retailers:
Tags: books, marriage / relationships, screamfree
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
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
Aug
18
2010

Roger Butner
So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg’s (The Nametag Guy) new book, “-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life.” And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create a new word with an -able suffix, and explain to you how this quality can increase your probability [...]
Tags: books, the journey
Dec
01
2009

Roger Butner
Just wanted to let you know I have updated my “CHALLENGES” page – drawn directly from my posts on Twitter (to Facebook). May you be blessed by the questions, challenges, and ponderings you discover here. I would be grateful for your prayers as I consider taking steps toward publishing this work in a book. With [...]
Tags: books, facebook, HOPE, the journey, twitter
Sep
10
2009

Roger Butner
If you are looking for an affordable opportunity to learn great parenting insights and skills in an ongoing fellowship of other parents on the growth journey, and you live in the Baton Rouge area, look no further! Parenting By The Book
Tags: books, coming soon..., community, parenting
Aug
25
2009

Roger Butner
For the first installment in the series on parenting your kids toward character development, let’s begin with a virtue which has been in short supply for some time now in American culture. Ironically, the ongoing economic recession should provide the perfect context in which parents can lead our kids in cultivating this critical life skill. [...]
Tags: books, character, culture, movies, parenting
May
02
2009

Roger Butner
I haven’t yet read this book, but I hope to do so very soon. Thanks to John Dobbs for sharing this book review and bringing the book to my attention. The book – “The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University” by Kevin Roose.
Tags: books, culture
Apr
01
2009

Roger Butner
Two of my favorite authors and fellow Christ-followers have just released new books. I am eager to read them both, whenever I have the space in my budget and reading schedule. Notice the striking similarity of the titles. I wonder what God is up to with these guys? Last time I experienced this was when [...]
Tags: books, HOPE