Jan
05
2012

Roger Butner
This was my most physically fit point of last year. I don’t have an updated Wii Fit screen shot to show you today, but it is in the neighborhood of 240 (Don’t even start me on what happens to my Mii when I get on the balance board!). Here is a brief account and analysis [...]
Tags: discipline, fitness, HOPE, marriage / relationships, the journey
May
31
2011

Roger Butner
Here are three key ways (there are certainly plenty more) to sweat with your kids to produce big results in your relationship and in their developing character. If you live anywhere near my neck of the woods (South Louisiana), and you spend any time at all with your kids, you will be sweating with them. [...]
Tags: family, fitness, nature, parenting, spiritual formation
May
12
2011

Roger Butner
I watched Chariots of Fire tonight as I “ran” on my elliptical machine (I highly recommend this combination, by the way). I was eager for the running. I had forgotten how deeply stirring was the faith of Eric Liddell. Here are the words he shared in a speech after a race in his beloved Scotland… [...]
Tags: fitness, HOPE, movies, spiritual formation, the journey
Aug
20
2010

Roger Butner
Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren’s full message.) 1. Stop making excuses. 2. Start today. 3. Establish a planned routine. 4. Face your fears. 5. Focus on what you gain, not the pain. – Don’t ask, “What do [...]
Tags: character, discipline, fitness, freedom, personal responsibility, spiritual formation, the journey
Jan
18
2010

Roger Butner
Some of you may consider me a big loser for posing with my friend Pooh Bear, here. That’s cool. Others may consider me a big loser for plenty of other reasons. The reason I am posting this today is because I am very excited about participating in the Biggest Loser 2010: C-K Office Park edition. [...]
Tags: compasses, discipline, fitness, personal responsibility, respect, the journey