Jun
25
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: culture, discipline, friends, the journey
May
29
2009

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: coffee, facebook, friends, manhood, social networking
Apr
30
2009

Roger Butner
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 face it, admitting [...]
Tags: culture, friends, twitter
Apr
29
2009

Roger Butner
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.
Tags: blogging, friends, marriage / relationships
Apr
08
2009

Roger Butner
Okay, so what’s a counselor doing spending all this time addressing The Incarnation this week on his blog? Shouldn’t he be sticking to his area of expertise? Fair enough. I’ve got two responses to that. First, may you and I never forget I am a Christian counselor. My life has been redeemed from the pit [...]
Tags: community, friends, HOPE
Apr
06
2009

Roger Butner
I will resume what I started with my graphic illustration this week regarding the Incarnation. But first, I am curious to hear from you regarding your Easter experiences. What are your favorite memories of Easter? Favorite traditions? Profound experiences? Hilarious stories? I have really been enjoying the comments you have been leaving since I recently [...]
Tags: family, freedom, friends, HOPE
Mar
25
2009

Roger Butner
I have been reflecting, of late, on the impact and significance of new communication technologies / social networking tools in our culture. The Internet itself, blogs, email, instant messaging, texting, i-phones, Blackberries, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc. Communication in Western culture has changed exponentially in my lifetime, and I am only 35! Yesterday I shared [...]
Tags: coffee, culture, facebook, friends, media, social networking, texting, twitter
Feb
27
2009

Roger Butner
Yesterday was my last day at my office in downtown Baton Rouge. Transitions can be difficult, and this one has been no exception. The last couple of weeks have run the spectrum of highs and lows, and all the hubbub has worn me out. My fellow counselors have made it very clear how much they [...]
Tags: friends, leadership, respect, the journey
Feb
12
2009

Roger Butner
We are coming down the home stretch of our 10 day tour of a pathway to greater peace in life. I suspect number nine will hit us guys harder than the ladies, but I’ll leave that to each of you to face in your own life. 9. Ask for help when you need it. [...]
Tags: friends, manhood, the journey
Feb
09
2009

Roger Butner
If you haven’t read my previous five posts on ways to increase your peace, I would encourage you to do so before proceeding. Now that we are coming down the home stretch, my remaining five suggestions are going to really go to your core. I hope they do. Because that is where you really need [...]
Tags: friends, marriage / relationships, respect, the journey