Tag Archive 'friends'

Jul 23 2010


Roger Butner

Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!!!

Ready for a truly life-changing experience?

Tired of feeling like you aren’t what you should be?

Just need to make some real friendships with some real guys?

Want to make your marriage the best it can be?
Want to lead your children like you never have before?

Want to learn how to be the best man you can be from [...]

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Feb 23 2010


Roger Butner

A Thousand Words

Here it is, as promised.

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Feb 19 2010


Roger Butner

Coffee-Stained Serenity Prayer

As I shared in my last post, I have been praying and meditating on the original “long form” of the Serenity Prayer for a few days now.  Today I had an experience with this prayer that I just had to share.  I actually printed it out and brought it to share with some friends of [...]

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Jan 26 2010


Roger Butner

Tug-of-War

Tug-of-war can be a really fun way to get exercise, build teamwork, and enjoy a spirited competition.  Then again, it can also be a great way to get pulled into a big mud puddle!
Emotional tug-of-war can be a frustrating, draining exercise that diverts our energy from positive pursuits and relationship-building activity into a muddy pit [...]

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Sep 27 2009


Roger Butner

Because he loves me!

As I begin writing this blog post at 4:05 Sunday afternoon, I would love to report I am just waking up from a long, restful nap.  You know the kind I mean.  A great morning of fellowship and worship and learning at church moved into a great lunch of food and more fellowship, which then [...]

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Aug 28 2009


Roger Butner

Consideration

Parenting Toward Character Goals – Installment Two:
Which person do you prefer – the considerate or inconsiderate individual?  With which person are you more at ease and more likely to share openly and honestly – the one who pays attention to you and proactively thinks of things that may bless you or the one who is [...]

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Jun 25 2009


Roger Butner

Reflections on Omaha

This year was the first time I have ever really followed the College World Series.  What a great year to start!  Of course, I got into it because the boys from Baton Rouge were headed to Rosenblatt.  And I’m so glad I followed the whole series.  It was a really wonderful experience for me and [...]

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May 29 2009


Roger Butner

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

I have been blessed with good friends throughout my entire life, although there has been a natural ebb and flow as to which friends have been closest along the way.  New friends come along.  Some old friends stay close, while others somehow fade away.  Facebook comes along, allowing me to rekindle friendships with the brothers [...]

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Apr 30 2009


Roger Butner

FTW!

Lately I have been noticing a few folks using the shorthand, “FTW!” on Twitter. I tried looking at the various contexts to figure out what words were being expressed by these three letters, but I just couldn’t figure it out. So, I took a risk and asked a buddy to explain. Let’s [...]

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Apr 29 2009


Roger Butner

Maintenance Required

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If you are married, or considering getting married, take a minute to read this terrific post from Trey Morgan.  In his typical style, he offers in just a few words some very wise insight and practical guidance.  Great stuff, Trey!  Thanks for your blog ministry.

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