Aug
31
2010

Roger Butner
(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview)
When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol?
Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in “real life” or on screen, where the subject of alcohol or drugs makes sense to discuss. In fact, “Intervention” on A&E is a fantastic resource for parents [...]
Tags: adolescence, freedom, HOPE, leadership, parenting, personal responsibility, teaching, teens, 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 I feel like doing?” Instead ask, [...]
Tags: character, discipline, fitness, freedom, personal responsibility, spiritual formation, the journey
Aug
18
2010

Roger Butner
No, this is not a typical post from me. But I do my best to share good things with you on my site, and this definitely qualifies! Now, I’m not advocating eating a whole half-gallon of this stuff in one sitting. That would be gluttonous and over-the-top. And I’d have to take like six Lactaid [...]
Tags: addiction, freedom
Jul
12
2010

Roger Butner
Here are a few tips for living with reasonable freedom from the bondage of stress. Most of these I have learned the hard way. Some of them I have experienced the hard way, but have not yet learned:
Seek God every day.
Surrender to God every day.
Ask for help when you need it.
Graciously accept the help you [...]
Tags: freedom, HOPE, the journey
May
28
2010

Roger Butner
I work with teens and their families on a regular basis. As you can imagine, the issue of various forms of drug abuse and other addictions is a common topic in my office. Parents have various levels of awareness of the presence and threat of drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, amphetamine, meth, crack, and the [...]
Tags: addiction, adolescence, freedom, parenting, teens
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
Apr
29
2010

Roger Butner
This may be the best thing I’ve ever seen on a screen! Yes, 8:46 is an eternity by today’s standards. But today’s standards don’t seem to be very eternal, do they? Watch it, for your sake – or for the sake of someone else who needs you to watch it.
Tags: freedom, HOPE, self-injury, sex, spiritual formation
Apr
27
2010

Roger Butner
I am rebooting the start date for the upcoming group I will be leading here in Baton Rouge. I hate that there is such a need for this kind of group, but I have learned that the ugliness of reality is better faced than avoided. I am doing what I can to face this particular [...]
Tags: adolescence, coming soon..., community, freedom, HOPE, self-injury, teaching, teens
Apr
07
2010

Roger Butner
Click here to download the pdf of the flier to pass along to someone who may benefit from our group.
Tags: adolescence, coming soon..., freedom, HOPE, self-injury, teens
Apr
05
2010

Roger Butner
Moving right along…
4. Relinquishing our attachments to God and His will is tremendously freeing! I hope I will never forget the moment in my truck as I neared the Hammond exit several weeks ago. I had spent about 3o minutes of my weekly Thursday commute in conscience contact with God, praying for His will and [...]
Tags: discipline, facebook, freedom, spiritual formation