Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#238: Facing Limitations Nov 03, 2022

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“What if you could be a better husband, father, and man without the use of your legs or hands?”

That was the question that Chad Hymas [hi-miss]’s father asked him, as Chad lay in a hospital bed. He had suddenly become a quadriplegic after a farming accident. His dad’s words sparked the hope that Chad needed– and today, years later, he is a devoted husband and dad and an inspiring speaker– despite his physical disabilities.

Everyone has limitations– your son included. As parents, it’s important that we help our sons identify and face those limitations head-on, as Chad’s dad did. Remind him that being perfect is not God’s call for his life. He can glorify God, not in spite of– but because of and through– his own weaknesses.

For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#237: Staying Pure Nov 02, 2022

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Why are young boys seemingly always dirty?

As a father who has had young boys, it’s nearly impossible to keep them clean. But when it comes to spiritual things, how can we help our boys stay pure from the pull of this evil culture we live in?

Psalm 119:9 says, How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your Word. The Word of God will be the light for the path of your son. Living the Word and following the instructions God gives in His Word will preserve and protect your son.

The Bible also declares in Isaiah 55:11 that God’s Word does not return void. Every time to speak the Word, pray the Word, or have your son learn the Word, you are putting into motion God’s will for your child. His Word will not come back empty.

For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#236: It's Time to Affirm Nov 01, 2022

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What is a father’s most important role?

Is it providing? Is it Protecting, or teaching? I believe the most important role of a father is affirmation.
The word affirm means to state as fact. As fathers, we are to declare to our children, especially our boys who they are and who God says they are. You can provide everything for your son and even teach him great things, but if you never tell him he is valuable and has a purpose, there will be a deficit in his life.
The father of lies that Jesus refers to in John 8 has been lying from the beginning. As fathers, we can dispel those lies with truth.
Take time today to tell your son who he is and how special he is to you. Tell him you are proud of him and that you love him. Affirm him!
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#235: Wild and Crazy Oct 31, 2022

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Why are boys so wild and crazy?
If you’re a mom of boys but you never grew up with boys you may wonder why they act the way they do. Why they like to climb trees and wrestle. While they take sticks off the ground and act like they are guns. Why they are constantly dirty.
The fact is boys and girls are very different. God made boys to be adventurous and risktakers by nature. They like to explore and be wild.
Our culture has invented a term called toxic masculinity. This term seems to suppress the wild adventurous nature of men and boys.
We need to teach our boys right from wrong and the truth of God‘s word, but we need to let them be boys. Let them be wild and crazy, they’re boys!
For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#234: Arrows Oct 28, 2022

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How are your arrows doing?
Psalm 127:4 says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior.
Nowadays, we can drive down to the local sporting goods store and pick up a package of fiberglass arrows. These arrows are used for sport and are almost always retrieved after being shot.
In Bible times, the warrior’s arrows most likely were built by him. The warrior knew that the battle would be lost if he did not prepare. Preparing for battle takes a lot of time and hard work.
It is not easy, but it is worth it. Your children are your arrows. The time that you have them in your care is a precious time to prepare them for battle. It takes hard work!
Take time today to see your boys as arrows that will be used in battle by the Lord to defeat the enemy.
For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#233: Wrong Way Runners Oct 27, 2022

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Have you seen the video of the football player who ran the wrong way?
I heard about a man who is coaching his 6-year-old son’s flag football team.
He told me his biggest challenge is getting the players to head in the right direction when they get the ball.
Often their first instinct is to head toward the wrong end zone.
Boys today are missing the moral compass needed when they leave the playing field and enter the game of life.
Fifty-eight percent of Americans no longer believe that God and the Bible are the means for determining morality and truth.
As father figures and mentors, we need to point boys to the truth of God’s Word – the Bible.
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#232: Your Unique Son Oct 26, 2022

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Parent the boy in front of you.
Books, websites, and friends can be great sources of wisdom for parenting advice. But as you’re listening to others, don’t forget this profound truth– there is no one else on earth who is exactly like your son.
You have been hand selected by God to be your son’s parent. That means there is no one else– no, not even that parenting expert with several degrees– who is better equipped to be the mom or dad your boy needs.
So yes, by all means, seek out Biblically sound parenting advice. But don’t forget to also spend time in prayer, asking God to give you the specific wisdom you need to make that advice work in the best way for your uniquely created son.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#231: What's More Difficult? Oct 25, 2022

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Is it more difficult to be a teenaged boy, or a grown adult?
Adult life is stressful. Of course, you have more responsibility than your teen son. But consider this– you also have more freedom, more balanced hormones, and a fully developed brain. Parenting experts say that some of the hardest, most chaotic years of life are between ages 13-18, especially for young men.
Here’s the point. It’s true that your son needs discipline and authority. But don’t forget that what he needs first is love. It’s not easy being a teenage boy, especially in our current society. So the next time you are frustrated with your son, picture yourself at that age. Show him the grace and understanding you so desperately needed back then.
To learn about the five critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com

#230: The Weight of Waiting Oct 24, 2022

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Have you had to wait for something recently, or are you still waiting?
With seven games left in the 2022 Major League Baseball regular season, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris for the American League single-season home run record.
With the world watching, Judge had to wait for five more games before finally breaking the record in the next-to-last game.
Psalm 27:14 tells us to “wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”
Waiting on the Lord doesn’t mean we don’t have our part to play. Waiting on the Lord is active. It’s preparing our hearts, being ready to serve, and expecting God to provide.
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.”
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#229: Poison Oct 21, 2022

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What poisonous plant is easily identified by its “leaves of three”?
If you said poison ivy, you’re right! When you see its “leaves of three,” you immediately step back. That’s because nobody wants red, itchy skin covered in bumps and blisters.
In the great outdoors, it’s important to teach your son the hazards of poison ivy, but it’s even more important to teach him the hazards of sensuality. Today’s secular culture sexualizes women in movies, magazines, and the internet. For boys who want to guard their thoughts and do right, it’s a tough world out there.
Philippians 4:8 is an excellent reminder to point your son to that which is true, pure, and virtuous. In doing so, you’ll guide him away from the hazardous poisons that cause terrible pain.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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