Apr
12
2012

Roger Butner
Our shower curtain. Isn’t it lovely? For every shower curtain hanging in someone’s bathroom, there is a story. This is mine (*disclaimer* The following conversations may be enhanced only ever so slightly by time and the desire to make a clear point on my blog. But this is pretty much how it went)… My lovely [...]
Tags: marriage / relationships, 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
Jan
05
2012

Roger Butner
This was my most physically fit point of last year. I don’t have an updated Wii Fit screen shot to show you today, but it is in the neighborhood of 240 (Don’t even start me on what happens to my Mii when I get on the balance board!). Here is a brief account and analysis [...]
Tags: discipline, fitness, HOPE, marriage / relationships, 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
Mar
03
2011

Roger Butner
Mark your calendars and pay your registration, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity in Baton Rouge! On March 27-28, internationally recognized family expert and best-selling author, Dr. Kevin Leman, will be sharing three live seminars at Parkview Baptist Church. Call the church office to register or for more information at 225-293-2820. Sunday, March [...]
Tags: coming soon..., family, marriage / relationships, parenting
Feb
01
2011

Roger Butner
ScreamFree Marriage Calming Down, Growing Up and Getting Closer By Hal Edward Runkel with Jenny Runkel Now Available Nationwide! Order An Autographed Copy Now - Help Your Marriage and Help Us Reach Others! Or order from these online retailers:
Tags: books, marriage / relationships, screamfree
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
Sep
08
2010

Roger Butner
I just discovered these great resources today from Ron Deal and Successful Stepfamilies. While I have not read them yet, I have read Ron’s first book, The Smart Stepfamily, and it is fantastic. I have also had the pleasure of hearing him present a message live at a conference, as well as sharing a conversation [...]
Tags: books, compasses, family, HOPE, marriage / relationships, parenting
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
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 [...]
Tags: friends, leadership, manhood, marriage / relationships, parenting, the journey