Sep
02
2010

Roger Butner
Men, are you looking to be a better husband? Improve your marriage? Improve your wife’s view of you? Here is a practical tip with huge spiritually transformational power. Print out the following scriptures on a sheet of paper, laminate it, and put it somewhere you will see every day. Pick it up daily, pray for [...]
Tags: character, discipline, leadership, manhood, marriage / relationships, spiritual formation
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
30
2010

Roger Butner
Men of Greater Baton Rouge,
For the past 5 years I’ve either taught or attended Men’s Fraternity. It has helped shape me as a man, husband and father. I don’t know a man who has attended and given attention to the lectures and the discussion who hasn’t been deeply challenged ~ most of whom have also [...]
Tags: character, coming soon..., friends, leadership, manhood, spiritual formation, the journey
Aug
13
2010

Roger Butner
This is the picture that was taped to our TV set all day yesterday. “How did it get there?” you may ask. Here’s the story…
Just before bedtime on Wednesday evening, my six-year-old son lied to my wife and me about something. It was one of those easily detected, bold-faced, I don’t even see the reason [...]
Tags: family, leadership, media, parenting, spiritual formation, teaching
Aug
10
2010

Roger Butner
John Rosemond is such an inspired and inspiring authority on parenting well. And we have the opportunity to hear him LIVE in Baton Rouge in a month!!!
Check out the details and register here.
Tags: coming soon..., leadership, parenting
Jul
23
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: friends, leadership, manhood, marriage / relationships, parenting, the journey
Feb
10
2010

Roger Butner
The world class athletes stand on wobbly legs, sweating profusely and wondering when this nightmare drill will end. Some are doubled over at the goal line, retching, coughing, sputtering, and moaning. Others have their bodies steeled and upright, but their minds are reeling. Never in their lives have they experienced this kind of suffering.
Their jerseys [...]
Tags: adolescence, character, discipline, leadership, parenting, respect, teaching, teens
Jan
27
2010

Roger Butner
John Hall, my colleague and friend at Murphy Toerner and Associates, will be leading this new group beginning on February 4th.
* Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
* 17170 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (C-K Office Park)
* Please contact John Hall at 225-933-1542 if you are interested in attending, or would like more information.
Tags: character, coming soon..., HOPE, leadership, manhood, personal responsibility, respect, teaching
Jan
26
2010

Roger Butner
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 [...]
Tags: family, friends, HOPE, leadership, marriage / relationships, parenting, personal responsibility, screamfree, the journey
Jan
08
2010

Roger Butner
Colt McCoy – hats off to you, brother! Folks, you’ve got to see this minute and a half interview! For those who aren’t aware, Colt McCoy was a Heisman runner-up for the last two years, and one of the most outstanding quarterbacks ever to play college football. His Texas Longhorns played an impressive undefeated season [...]
Tags: compasses, HOPE, leadership, manhood, respect, the journey