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#1249: Day by Day Sep 18, 2026

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Ready for some stats?
Statistics indicate that most people live at least 75 years. That life expectancy equals 900 https://www.traillifeusa.com/raisinggodlyboysmonths or 27,394 days.
But statistics are only an average. Some people live longer. Others shorter. Even though this is a sobering thought, Psalm 90:12 reminds us, “to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
When we understand that life is short and unpredictable, we shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. And in doing so, we recognize the God-given responsibility of training our sons to become godly men.
Even though parenting is filled with challenges, be intentional in using your days wisely. As you commit yourself to this vital task, the Lord will provide you strength from day to day.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1248: Coffee Sep 17, 2026

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Coffee’s on!
It’s Saturday morning. You had hoped to get some extra sleep, but your kids are already running around the house. As you drag yourself out of bed and pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a moment to consider this COFFEE acronym:
C stands for Christ. Draw closer to him!
O stands for opportunity. Parenting is a privilege, even when it tests your patience.
F stands for faith. Keep Christ first in all that you do.
F also stands for family. Stick by each other through thick and thin.
E stands for eternity. Teach your kiddos to set their affections on things above.
E also stands for energy. Trust God to provide you strength to keep on keeping on.
Now take a sip. Ahhh. Isn’t that good?
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1247: Strength Training Sep 16, 2026

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How strong is your son?
When boys reach middle school, many of them take a sudden interest in how strong they are. They like to do things like arm wrestle with their dads or compete in push-up contests. Some boys even begin lifting weights to bulk up.
Strength training is a great way for boys to build muscle and endurance, but boys aren’t the only ones who need exercise.
As a dad, are you exercising your parenting skills? Are you intentionally strengthening your communication abilities? Guiding your son in becoming a godly man isn’t easy. That’s why it’s vital to study God’s Word for instruction. It’s also helpful to use trusted resources to point you to Christ.
By building up your parenting abilities, your relationship with your son will soon be stronger than ever.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1246: Squeaky and Rusty Sep 15, 2026

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Where’s your WD-40?
When a door hinge squeaks or a bike chain becomes rusty, what do you spray on it? Probably WD-40. The spray lubricant works so well that around 80% of American households have a can somewhere in their garage.
But WD-40 wasn’t easy to create. Engineers developed dozens of mixtures until formula number 40 proved just right.
As parents, WD-40 helps us remember that good things take time to develop. It’s easy to grow frustrated when our sons don’t mature as quickly as we’d like. Maybe they squeak out excuses or are rusty at basic life skills.
Even though physical, mental, and spiritual growth takes time, God is faithful. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.”
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1245: Shortcuts Sep 14, 2026

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Shortcuts. We all kind of like them.
As you drive around town, do you ever take a shortcut? Maybe there’s a light that stays red too long. Or perhaps a street that’s always packed with cars. In these cases, we like shortcuts that save us time and frustration.
That’s fine for driving, but in the parenting journey, there are no shortcuts. The process of training your son to become a godly man can’t be rushed. You may wish your son learned a skill faster or matured more quickly, but becoming annoyed won’t help. Instead, through patience and persistence, you can raise your son to love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind.
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.

#1244: Music to Your Ears Sep 11, 2026

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Music to your ears?
Ludwig van Beethoven is recognized as one of the greatest composers of all time. But did you know that he wrote five sonatas and his famous Ninth Symphony while completely deaf?
The secret to his success was his passion for music. That and a whole bunch of hard work and dedication.
As parents, we may not have the musical genius of Beethoven, but we can still create wonderful harmony within our homes. Begin by providing your son a consistent tempo of training, and a steady melody of encouragement. Add to that an upbeat rhythm of physical fun, and the vibrato of adventure.
The resulting chords of growth will prepare your son to perform his own creative solo. And in doing this, his life will be a lasting crescendo that brings glory to God.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1243: Minute by Minute Sep 10, 2026

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Got a minute?
Each day contains 1,440 minutes. That sounds like a huge number, but those minutes are quickly used up. On average, we sleep 408 minutes, work 500 minutes, and eat for 67 minutes each day. Getting ready in the morning, driving across town, and running errands devours even more time.
This leaves only a few hundred minutes available for actual free time. The question is: How are you spending those free minutes? If you’re like ordinary people, you spend it watching TV or surfing social media.
But instead of being ordinary, be extraordinary by investing your spare minutes into your kids. Take them camping. Ride bikes. Go bowling. The minutes you spend with your kids are quickly transformed into memories that last a lifetime.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1242: Magnify Him Sep 09, 2026

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Is it time to focus?
If you have a magnifying glass, take it outside on a bright sunny day. Show your son how to raise or lower the lens until a beam of light focuses on a single point. With a steady hand and a little patience, that concentrated light becomes so intense that it can catch dry grass on fire.
Use this activity as an object lesson. Remind your son that if life ever becomes so busy that it begins crowding out his time with the Lord, he needs to refocus his attention. Sports and hobbies are a blast, but they should never consume all his energy.
By training your son to put the Lord first in all that he does, he will develop an intensity for life that will magnify God.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1241: God's Protection Sep 08, 2026

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Do you have a security camera?
Around 1 million American homes are burglarized every year. That’s why home video-camera systems are more popular than ever.
But wouldn’t it be great if you could as easily monitor your son’s activities when he’s away from home? That way you could make sure he isn’t being harassed by school bullies—or tempted to do wrong when hanging out with his buddies.
Even though you can’t monitor your kids 24/7, you can do something more effective. You can pray! Ask God to guard your son’s heart and mind as he sails through the treacherous waters of today’s culture. Ask God to help him stand for truth even when it isn’t easy.
Of course, providing your son training and instruction is also essential, but never forget the importance of prayer.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1240: Fear Not Sep 07, 2026

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Scared much?
The command to “fear not” is repeated throughout the Bible. Not just occasionally, but a total of around 150 times.
The repetition seems overblown, but God knew we needed the reminder. This is especially true when we consider the many secular influences that are trying to conquer the hearts and minds of our sons.
The war on gender, the ridicule of biblical teaching, the erosion of traditional values—the list goes on and on.
When the sinful ugliness of today’s world attacks your son, teach him to stand strong on the solid Word of God. By being an example to your son in word and deed, you can help him not only survive, but also thrive as he grows into a godly young man.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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