Feb
03
2012

Roger Butner
After a long and sensational ordeal of witnessing the wrestling match between God’s miraculous power and the stubborn heart of Pharaoh, the Israelite people have finally been led by God out their bondage of cruel slavery in Egypt. He chose Moses, an imperfect knucklehead, so that all would know Who had really delivered them. After [...]
Tags: addiction, freedom, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
Jan
23
2012

Roger Butner
Ever get into a funky place where you seem restless, irritable, and discontent? Well, I do. Sometimes for long stretches, I am sad to say. And I have found that when I get into one of these grouchy seasons, there is one question that lurks at the heart of the murkiness. It is a terrible [...]
Tags: addiction, character, compasses, discipline, freedom, HOPE, leadership, marriage / relationships, spiritual formation, the journey
Dec
02
2011

Roger Butner
I know, another video link, rather than original blog material – lame. Oh well, it’s where I am, and today God reminded me in His wonderful, powerful, wild, calming way how true is the Message of this song. May you be blessed with the peace of embracing His presence in your life today.
Tags: freedom, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
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
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
Feb
24
2011

Roger Butner
I hope to get back to regular blog posting this week – maybe even this evening. For now, I hope you will take time to experience the life, power, and hope of these three fantastic current hits from KLOVE (my favorite radio station):
Tags: freedom, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
Jan
25
2011

Roger Butner
My good friend and pastor, Hans Googer, recently posted about his affinity for the music of both Eminem and Andrew Peterson, strongly noting that Peterson sings about the answer to Slim Shady’s ongoing angst and problems. Well, Marshall, just in case you missed Hans’ post, I’ll share here the Peterson video and a video by [...]
Tags: family, freedom, HOPE, marriage / relationships, media, parenting, spiritual formation, the journey
Jan
22
2011

Roger Butner
Picking right up where we left off… On Sunday morning Chemaine wasn’t feeling well, so Shep and I headed off to church in my truck. Father-son time with our church family. Worshiping God, studying His Word, building relationships, good coffee, fun play – should be great! In the midst of singing and talking with Shep [...]
Tags: character, discipline, family, freedom, leadership, manhood, media, parenting, screamfree, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
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