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#258: Why? Dec 01, 2022

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Do unanswered why questions frustrate you?
Perhaps your teenage son is obnoxiously rebellious. You wonder why God gave you a son that makes parenting so difficult? Or maybe there’s that nagging question about why your son has to suffer with a physical health condition.
Life is filled with questions we don’t know the answers to. But that doesn’t mean we give up or trust God any less.
In Isaiah 55:9, God says, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways.”
God knows what he is doing even when we don’t understand it. Your responsibility is to exercise faith in his plan and purpose. By trusting in him, you’ll experience peace even during the unanswered why’s of life.
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#257: The Hardest Thing Nov 30, 2022

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What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Perhaps you’ve run a race or climbed a mountain. Those are certainly incredible accomplishments. But forgiving someone can be one of the most difficult things to do.
That’s because forgiveness requires letting go of the hurt, anger, and bitterness you hold deep inside. And when you’ve been wronged by one of your own children, that pain stings even more.
During these times, shift your perspective. Colossians 3:13 is a reminder that you should forgive others because Jesus forgave you.
This doesn’t mean offering forgiveness will ever be easy, but it’ll always be the right thing to do. And when it comes to forgiving your own children, ask God for extra grace and help in time of need.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#256: Taking the Plunge Nov 29, 2022

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Do you remember the first time your son jumped off the diving board at the local pool?
Before taking the plunge, he probably stood at the edge of the board—his knees wobbly and his face full of fear. Maybe he didn’t want to “jump,” but your cheers and hollers finally prompted him to take that timid step off the board and into the water.
After jumping off the diving board a dozen more times, your son soon learned that the board isn’t as high as it first looked.
Help your son see that the same is true in life. Many of life’s activities appear scary and intimidating. But courage is the ability to see beyond the fear. It’s taking the plunge to achieve a goal that previously looked impossible.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#255: Cause and Effect Nov 28, 2022

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Does your son understand the connection between cause and effect?

Basically, this is the idea of sowing and reaping, or the idea that actions have consequences.

If your son forgets to take out the trash or clean up his room, show him the results. The trash piles over and stinks. Maybe he steps on a toy and accidently breaks it.

By pointing out the principle of cause and effect in small matters, your son will learn that what he says and does has a direct effect on his life. And your action in teaching him this important truth will have a direct connection in helping him live a life that honors the Lord.

Becoming a godly man doesn’t happen by accident. It takes consistent training. Trail Life USA has a Proven Process that is helping boys grow spiritually. Learn more at RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#254: Only One Life Nov 25, 2022

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What’s your favorite sport? Is it basketball? Maybe it’s football? What about track or tennis?
For C. T. Studd, his passion was cricket—a popular game played in England. As a professional cricket player, Studd shocked the sports world when he announced his decision to become a missionary to China.
He later said, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.”
What about you? Are you using your life in meaningful ways?
As a parent, one of your most important responsibilities is investing time and attention in your kids. As you guide them in studying the Bible and loving the Lord Jesus, you honor the Lord with your words and actions.
Make today count. Train your kids in the way they should go.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

253: Gobble Gobble Nov 24, 2022

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Turkey anyone?

Most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying a delicious feast. The menu usually includes things like green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls, and cranberry sauce.

But the most iconic Thanksgiving food is turkey.

This Thanksgiving, after you’ve gobbled down your meal and two slices of pumpkin pie, don’t be a turkey! Even though you may be tempted to watch football all afternoon, don’t! Instead, take a break to enjoy the outdoors with your son. Toss a ball in the backyard. Go for a bike ride. Or if there’s snow on the ground, build a snow fort.

Use the Thanksgiving season to show your son just how thankful you are for him. As you spend time together, you’ll create new traditions and make wonderful memories.

For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#252: Black Friday Nov 23, 2022

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Here’s a quiz question: The day after Thanksgiving is known as what?
If you answered, “Black Friday,” you’re absolutely right. That’s when many stores advertise incredible sales—and people willingly gobble up the savings.
Even though it’s nice to score a bargain, don’t let the commercialization of the holiday season distract you with all its gizmos and gadgets.
In Luke 12:15, Jesus reminds us that “one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”
That’s a tough lesson for boys to understand, especially when other kids flaunt the newest video game system or stylish clothes. But by focusing your son’s attention on Christ and helping him realize that “things” don’t guarantee happiness, the attraction of new, sparkly toys will soon fade away.
Guide your son in becoming a godly man. For more information, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#251: Super Heroes Nov 22, 2022

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Who are your son’s heroes?

Many boys admire the superheroes they see in movies or the athletes that make crowds jump to their feet in awe and wonder.

It’s one thing for boys to wish they could fly through the air or dunk a basketball. But point out real-life superheroes that make our lives a better place.

People like police officers, firefighters, and military servicemen should be admired because of their selfless service in maintaining law and order and ensuring our safety.

When you see these men and women around, teach your son to show them respect. Encourage your son to shake hands with them and say thanks for all that they do. By demonstrating your own gratitude, you help your son understand that not all superheroes wear capes.

For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#250: The Why Matters Nov 21, 2022

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When you ask a boy to do something, and he asks “why?” is your typical response: “Because I said so”?
If we want to raise godly boys, we must try to include the “why” behind the “what.”
As parents or mentors to boys, we should be more concerned with their heart transformation than behavior modification.
The best thing we can do is point boys to Scripture, which provides an unmoving foundation for character to be built upon.
Let’s remember Ephesians 6:4, which says, “Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#249: Stand and Salute Nov 18, 2022

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When the national anthem is sung or the pledge of allegiance recited, does your son stand and salute the flag?
Since 1777, the American flag has stood as a powerful symbol of American liberty and justice. The stars and stripes remind us of the sacrifice that many men and women gave so that we can enjoy this land of the free.
Teach your son the meaning of the flag’s colors. White signifies purity and innocence. Red indicates courage. And blue is a sign of perseverance and justice.
Even though the flag is a simple piece of nylon fabric, it represents the history, values, and strength of our great nation. Train your son to stand and salute the flag, and in this way honor our American heritage.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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