Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#1099: Enjoy Life Feb 20, 2026

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Don’t forget to enjoy life with your son.
If you’re like many parents, you are very concerned with parenting your son well. You work hard to help him succeed in school and learn responsibility. You research the best discipline strategies for him. You pray for him to know the Lord.
Those things are excellent. But don’t forget to kick back and have fun with your boy, too.
Sit on the porch and play fetch with the dog together. Hop on bikes and find a new trail. Make ice cream sundaes. If your son is little, sit with him. Play trucks, color, or blow bubbles.
You may only have a few minutes. But those few minutes will fill your son’s love tank, and remind him that enjoying God’s blessings is an important part of life.
To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1098: Time to Recharge Feb 19, 2026

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Did you charge up your cell phone last night?
Mostly likely, you did. That meant plugging it into a power source so that electricity could recharge its battery. Each night, you probably recharge your phone so that it’s ready to be used throughout the next day.
As a parent, it’s vital that you also take time to rest and recharge. This could take the form of physical relaxation, emotional support, or spiritual refreshment. There are many ways to recharge your internal “batteries,” but the key is to figure out what works for you, and then take time to rest.
By plugging into God’s Word, you’ll receive a big boost of strength that will power you throughout the day.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1097: Greatness Feb 18, 2026

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Is your son destined for greatness?
Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini once said, “If you want to know the extent of a man’s ability, give him something difficult to do.”
Today’s society wants to give everyone a prize for showing up, and award everyone an ‘A’ for turning in the assignment. The temptation to accept the easy ‘A’ and the prize with no victory creates a world with no champions.
Break the mold! Challenge your son! …the cold, early-morning air broken by the crunch of gravel under his hiking boots as he ascends a peak, the crash of helmets as he charges for a tackle, or the roar of a river as he shoots a rapid….
Is your son destined for greatness? Help him find it!
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1096: Passion and Purpose Feb 17, 2026

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If your son flops down on the couch and says, “I’m bored” — take notice.
God made boys mentally, emotionally, and physically different from girls. Because of that, they need to engage in activities that they are passionate about . . . activities that involve both mind and body.
So, what’s your son passionate about?
Dad, help him discover his strengths and talents. This might involve trying a little bit of a whole bunch of activities. Take him rock climbing. Sign him up for karate classes. Give photography a chance.
Eventually, your son will develop a passion for a certain activity. When this happens, encourage him to develop those skills. The more he does so, the fewer times you’ll hear, “I’m bored” escape his lips.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1095: Sherlock Holmes Feb 16, 2026

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Are you afraid your son will lose his way? This world is full of alluring distractions that can lead our children down dark paths, seeking to devour them.
In the midst of so many lies, how can they know the truth?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote in Sherlock Holmes, “...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
Against the wisdom of this world, the improbably simple truth of the gospel stands alone. Teach your son to never touch this world’s glittering array of lies by showing him how to cling fast to the word of God. Give him godly mentors to help train him, and surround him with like-minded young men following the greatest truth: Jesus Christ.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1094: The Goldfish Life Feb 13, 2026

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A young boy was playing with his pet goldfish, when he accidentally killed it.
Scared he would get in trouble, the boy, named David, lied about what happened to his fish.
Immediately, he felt guilty. He confessed the lie to his mom as tears streamed down his face. His mom said, “David, Jesus loves you no matter what you have done.”
That little boy was David Frey, who grew up to be the lead singer of the Christian band Sidewalk Prophets. He wrote a song about that experience, called “You Love Me Anyway.”
As parents of sons, let’s follow the example of David’s mom. Our son is going to make mistakes. When he does, let’s remind him first and foremost that there’s nothing he can do to cancel out Jesus’ all-consuming, unconditional love.
To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1093: Friendship Feb 12, 2026

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Did you listen to your parents, or did you listen to your friends?
Friendships can define a boy’s life. More than that, friendships in a group can provide identity. There is a reason sports teammates will fight viciously for one another on the field. It’s also why gangs are so prevalent– it gives boys a sense of belonging, and can drive them to do things they know are wrong.
How can you help your son choose? It doesn’t have to be left to chance.
You can give him godly friends who will inspire him as they help each other along the way. And who knows? Perhaps your son is the one the others will listen to and learn from.
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1092: Experience God Feb 11, 2026

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Show. Don’t just tell.
In Philippians 3:10, Paul says, “I want to know Christ.” He isn’t talking about head knowledge. In both the Greek and Hebrew languages, the word knowledge is experience based. Paul was saying that he longs to experience God in all of His glory.
That should be our heart’s cry as Christian parents. We can take our son to church and tell him about the importance of a relationship with Jesus. But the best way to teach our boys is to show them.
Let your son see you meeting with God, reading your Bible, praying, and sharing Christ with others. Let Christ transform your life. Your son will notice– and no doubt begin to desire to experience Jesus for himself.
To learn about a proven process for raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1091: Roosevelt Feb 10, 2026

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Theodore Roosevelt famously said,
“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.”
But how? How do we as parents give our sons the chance for glorious triumphs?
Break free of the tyranny of screens! Go outdoors, and teach your son to test his mettle against a lofty mountain peak, a wicked fastball, or paddling a canoe down a winding river in the early morning mist.
Rescue him from the gray twilight, and teach him to truly live!
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

1090: Four Things Boys Crave Feb 09, 2026

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Your son craves four things.
First, he craves belonging– to “fit in.” Second, he wants a sense of competence. He needs to feel “good enough.” Third– boys need to know their worth. And the fourth thing that boys crave is a sense of autonomy. They want freedom and independence.
The next time your son is upset or angry, it may be a good idea to go through this list in your head. Which craving is your son lacking?
Then, once it’s identified, help your son find age-appropriate, healthy, ways to fulfill that desire. For instance, if he’s not feeling a sense of belonging at school, maybe he could find another group of peers to meet with. This could be a youth group, or an outdoor adventure group like Trail Life USA.
For more ideas to raise boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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