Jul
28
2011

Roger Butner
Here’s Shep – enjoying his new “big boy” room for the first time. A fresh coat of blue paint (what I’m calling “Rubbermaid Blue”) picked out by him and a new comfy lounging/reading chair have transformed his space into something fit for…well, a big boy. How he got here was a good life and faith [...]
Tags: family, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
Jun
02
2011

Roger Butner
Thanks to Laura Story for sharing this beautiful and challenging song that expresses something I have reflected on for several years now.
Tags: HOPE, media, spiritual formation, the journey
May
20
2011

Roger Butner
Heard this song today for the first time on KLOVE radio. Had to share this amazing version of the Good News from Peter Furler with you! Thank you, God, for reaching for me every day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Tags: HOPE, the journey
May
12
2011

Roger Butner
I watched Chariots of Fire tonight as I “ran” on my elliptical machine (I highly recommend this combination, by the way). I was eager for the running. I had forgotten how deeply stirring was the faith of Eric Liddell. Here are the words he shared in a speech after a race in his beloved Scotland… [...]
Tags: fitness, HOPE, movies, spiritual formation, the journey
May
03
2011

Roger Butner
Time to get back into blog rhythm… I’m not even sure where I’m going to go with this post, but I have to write about the experience. My family and I are currently making plans for another Disney World trip. Right now, the primary decisions to made involve rooms – which resort and what type [...]
Tags: character, leadership, manhood, parenting, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Mar
30
2011

Roger Butner
It occurred to me today that while my wife and I have a great responsibility to teach, train, and lead our son well, I could actually learn a lot from my son, if I’m willing to take it in. Here are just a few of the life lessons Shep is eager to teach me on [...]
Tags: family, the journey
Mar
22
2011

Roger Butner
For those of you who are not my Facebook friends, here are some pictures from Shep and my great fishing adventure last week…
Tags: family, manhood, nature, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Mar
11
2011

Roger Butner
These images represent joy. They are snapshots of diligence and reward. But most importantly, they are pictures of faith in action! Yesterday, I took Shep on a fishing “trip” to the local YMCA catch and release pond, where I hoped to share a couple of hours or so of good father-son bonding. I suppose my [...]
Tags: family, HOPE, leadership, manhood, nature, parenting, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Feb
24
2011

Roger Butner
I hope to get back to regular blog posting this week – maybe even this evening. For now, I hope you will take time to experience the life, power, and hope of these three fantastic current hits from KLOVE (my favorite radio station):
Tags: freedom, HOPE, spiritual formation, the journey
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