Oct
25
2011

Roger Butner
Watch this video… Now watch this video… I dare you to watch the first one again now. Maybe you’re not an LSU fan, so it’s easy to dismiss. And perhaps you genuinely don’t care about football. This pair of videos kicked me in the teeth. More importantly and to the point, my heart is convicted. [...]
Tags: addiction, community, culture, freedom, HOPE, manhood, media, spiritual formation, the journey
Sep
19
2011

Roger Butner
I have always loved this classic song by the Byrds, inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about stress, demands, busyness, self-discipline, entertainment, enjoyment of life and family and work and play, and the intersection of these things. (Yes, there are always lots of wheels turning inside my noggin. It’s like [...]
Tags: addiction, adolescence, character, culture, family, freedom, leadership, media, parenting, personal responsibility, spiritual formation, teens, texting
Jan
24
2011

Roger Butner
In conjunction with my Parenting 101 interview on WAFB on January 25, here are my basic thoughts regarding co-sleeping, which has been in the news of late. I will expand on the post as I have more time and energy, hopefully tomorrow. My Dad is in serious condition in the hospital, I have had a [...]
Tags: culture, family, parenting
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
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
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
Apr
14
2010

Roger Butner
Seriously. I know you have stress in your life. Doesn’t the stress and pace and crazy busyness of it all sometimes threaten to crush your spirit? If so, you will relate to this. Take five minutes to click and read the latest message from John Eldredge about “Doing What Makes You Strong in Christ.”
Tags: character, culture, discipline, HOPE, spiritual formation, texting, the journey, twitter
Nov
27
2009

Roger Butner
I know. For those of you who have been following me on Twitter and/or Facebook, you realize this statement comes near apostasy for me. But what you may not realize is that I grew up in Little Rock, AR, home of Jennings Osborne and family. Click here to get a visual tour of the world [...]
Tags: community, compasses, culture, facebook, HOPE, the journey, twitter
Nov
25
2009

Roger Butner
Mmmmmm! Talk about a smooth sipping cold one! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. May your day be certified Tofurky & Gravy Soda Free! Dr B
Tags: culture, family, the journey