Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#949: Dream Big Jul 25, 2025

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How big is your dream for your son?
Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic, writes that a “vision is a glowing word-picture of a desirable and optimistic future.” As parents, we can paint that portrait for our kids, conveying that life is more than just existing, paying bills, and managing problems.
God created them and has a deep interest in their lives.
Boys need heroes – more than just movie and music stars. Parents, familiarize your family with stories of noble heroes. Read biographies, watch movies and documentaries, and hear radio dramas of missionaries, statesman, inventors, Presidents, and soldiers. Visit historic sites and homes of great Americans.
I want to instill a life-long desire for excellence and possibilities.
For information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#948: Some Assembly Required Jul 24, 2025

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What comes to mind when you see these three words? “Some Assembly Required”
For many parents, these words bring back memories of a painful process of reading instructions, sorting through parts, and putting everything together — all under the watchful eye of your child as he waits with anticipation to play with his new toy.
Following instructions can be time-consuming and frustrating, but it will save you time and frustration in the long run.
Just like following instructions is a proven process for assembling toys, Trail Life USA has a proven process for growing boys into godly men. In a culture lacking any clear vision of positive masculinity, we must provide boys with a template to follow.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#947: Follow the Instructions Jul 23, 2025

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Have you ever tried putting something together without looking at the instructions?

I heard about a man who did this once with a wagon his son got for Christmas. Unfortunately, he put the wheels on wrong.

Each time he pulled his son in the wagon reminded him that he should have read the instructions first.

Thankfully, God has given us instructions to follow in his word. The Bible is God’s big instruction book.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.” (2 Timothy 3:16)

As you’re seeking to raise godly boys, continually point them to the wisdom found in God’s owner manual for life.

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

#946: Staying Spiritually Fit Jul 22, 2025

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How are you doing with your new year’s resolutions?
Every year many people resolve to exercise more and eat healthier.
The Bible tells Christ-followers to take care of their bodies.
“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” First Corinthians 3:16-17
Along with our physical fitness, you also need to train our spiritual muscles. It takes work, but it’s the most important exercise you can do.
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” First Timothy 4:8
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#945: Men Are Good Jul 21, 2025

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Are men inherently bad?
Of course not. Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created both male and female in His own image.
But there’s a troubling narrative in our society right now that masculinity is toxic. So how can we as Christians fight this damaging idea?
First, we can affirm, not punish, the natural masculine traits that appear in our sons– such as being high energy and risk seeking. Second, we can help our sons find positive dad-like men as examples. And third, we can keep an open line of discussion going with our sons about how masculinity is portrayed in music, TV shows, and social media.
Being a man can be difficult in this day and age. Let’s show our sons that God made men for a divine purpose.
To learn about the 5 critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#944: Sideways Emotions Jul 18, 2025

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Is your son experiencing “sideways” emotions?
In her book Boy Talk, Dr. Mary Polce-Lynch tells the story of an 11-year-old boy named Andrew. Andrew had suddenly started having headaches and stomachaches. His parents were baffled because– although they had gone through a difficult divorce a few years earlier– things had since settled.
Dr. Polce-Lynch figured out that the physical symptoms were a delayed reaction to the divorce. She patiently helped Andrew work through the emotions he had long buried.
If your son has unexplained physical or behavioral issues, consider that he may just now be coping with a stressful event that happened before. Prayerfully offer him grace, patience, therapy, or simply time to work through his complicated emotions.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#943: Teaching Empathy Jul 17, 2025

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How can you teach your son empathy?
Start by modeling this skill in your own life. If the grocery store checker is rude to you, when you get in your car, say out loud to your son, “I wonder if that checker is having a bad day, and dealing with some tough things!”
Help your son do this too. If he mentions someone at school who he doesn’t get along with, ask, “How do you think that person is feeling?” If your son says he doesn’t know, encourage him to guess. Remind him that people who hurt others are often insecure or fearful.
You can also memorize verses together about empathy, such as Phillippians 2:3- “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility, count others more significant than yourselves.”
For more ideas to raise godly boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#942: Upside Down Jul 16, 2025

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Have you ever seen your reflection in one of those silly circus mirrors that make you look super short or extremely skinny? Some mirrors can even make you look upside down.
Although we’re not at a circus or looking into a strange mirror, today’s culture sometimes makes us feel as if we’re living in an upside-down world. That which is good is put to shame. And that which is evil is paraded with pride.
The result is that kids are left confused about what’s actually right or wrong.
When complex cultural issues arise, open the pages of Scripture and show your kids what the Bible says is right and wrong. In this way, you’ll help your kids understand that God’s Word is an infallible mirror … our perfect source of truth.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#941: Generosity Jul 15, 2025

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Who is the most generous person you know?
You may think you have to be rich to be generous, but that’s not true.
Mother Teresa said, “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”
God is our model for generosity. You cannot outgive God. He freely gives and lovingly provides for his children. God will give you what you need out of his infinite riches.
In gratitude for everything God has given you, you should be generous to him and others.
Remember 1 Timothy 6:18 and teach your children to “be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.”
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#940: Communicate Well Jul 14, 2025

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Crowds follow individuals who communicate well. Every business, church, school, or ministry needs such people.
Help your kids know how to speak well. Create opportunities for them to stand in front of other people and speak about anything. Ask your six-year-old to stand in front of the family at night and talk about his favorite super-hero.
We can also challenge boys to write clearly - to present an idea and support it with evidence.
We live in a day where the battle for culture rages around who controls the flow of ideas. Help your children know how to open their mouths and communicate verbally. Talk about great ideas in your home, and challenge your children to learn to communicate those ideas.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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