Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#899: Card Game Lessons May 16, 2025

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A deck of cards could teach your son an important lesson.
Remember the card games you played growing up? Go fish, hearts, nerts, or spades? Search the internet if you need a refresher on the rules, make your son’s favorite snack, and find some decks of cards. It’s time for a family game night.
As you play with your son, you will teach him several important lessons. He will learn to listen and follow rules as you teach him the game. As you play, he’ll practice staying focused. And as you win– or lose– you will show him how men can do both, gracefully and humbly.
And more than anything, putting aside your work and chores to play a game with your son will make him feel loved and valued.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#898: Questions May 15, 2025

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What’s the most important question you’ve ever asked or been asked?
Will you marry me? Did I get the job? Is the cancer in remission?
While these are all important questions, life’s most important question is found in the Bible in Matthew 16:15-16 when Jesus asked Simon Peter, “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” and Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
What someone believes about Jesus is the most important question he will ever have to answer. Let’s teach our sons about the Son of the living God so they’ll know who he is and be able to share the truth with others.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#897: Loving Discipline May 14, 2025

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Did your parents ever say, “This is going to hurt me more than you.”
This saying reminds me of Hebrews 12:11.
“No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.”
When God disciplines his children (believers), he does so out of love.
“The Lord disciplines the one he loves, just as a father, the son he delights in.” (Proverbs 3:12)
A parent’s motivation for administering discipline is vital to its effectiveness.
They should follow God’s example with loving discipline. The parent “who loves [his child] disciplines him diligently.” (Proverbs 13:24)
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#896: Losing Your Marbles May 13, 2025

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How many weeks will you have with your child before they become a legal adult?

There are approximately 936 weeks from the day your child is born until he graduates from high school, and the weeks move quickly.
You need to make the most of the time you have with your child. Parenting is a never-ending process, but the developmental years are crucial.

I recommend that you fill a jar with marbles — or pieces of candy if you have a sweet tooth — based on your child’s age – how many weeks before they turn 18. As you take a marble out of the jar each week, you will be reminded of the time you have left with them.

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

#895: Let It Go May 12, 2025

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It’s been said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
When we choose not to forgive, it hurts us, not just the person who has hurt us.
Jesus said a lot about forgiveness in the Bible.
He taught, “If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.” When Peter asked Jesus how often it is necessary to forgive, he replied, “Seventy times seven,” a number to be taken symbolically, not literally, for the never-ending way we should forgive.
Who do you need to forgive? Perhaps it’s yourself. Do yourself a favor by “letting it go” and teach your boys to do the same.
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#894: Mother's Day Single Mom May 09, 2025

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This Mother’s Day, minister to a single mom of a son.
Every single mom is a hero. And single moms who have boys? They should wear capes. Raising a boy– who needs a ton of exercise, outdoor activity, focused attention, and healthy risk taking– is a joy, but can be exhausting.
If you don’t know a single mom, ask a local church about their single moms ministry– they will be able to give you some names. Then, pray about the best gift to give. Some ideas are an anonymous check, a grocery gift card, or a coffee gift card. And if you know her well, offer to take her son on a fun outing. You won’t only be giving her a break, but her son will appreciate the extra attention.
To learn about the five critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#893: First Responders May 08, 2025

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What’s the first thing you do when you or your child is struggling with something?
Is it to pray?
Prayer should be our first response, not our last resort.
There is power in prayer.
Stormie Omartian (stor·mee ow·maar·tee·uhn) writes this in her book The Power of a Praying Parent:
“When we pray, we bring that power to bear upon everything we are praying about, and we allow the power of God to work through our powerlessness. When we pray, we are humbling ourselves before God and saying, “I need Your presence and Your power, Lord. I can’t do this without You.” When we don’t pray, it’s like saying we have no need of anything outside of ourselves.”
Let’s be “first responders” when it comes to prayer.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#892: Over or Under? May 07, 2025

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When it comes to toilet paper placement, do you prefer the paper to flow over or under the roll? Well, according to recent surveys, around 70% of Americans prefer the toilet paper to roll over the top.
This may not seem like a big deal, but for some people, toilet paper placement causes controversy, chaos, and conflict.
We laugh at such pettiness, but the truth is we often major on the minor things in life. Do you get bent out of shape if your son taps his foot at the table or chews too loudly?
Don’t let tiny annoyances flush your patience down the toilet. By staying focused on what really matters in life, you’ll be on a “roll” in helping your son grow into a godly young man.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#891: Give Him a Mountain May 06, 2025

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If you don’t give your son a challenge, he will challenge you.
Julie was frustrated that her teenage son, Tyler, wouldn’t help with any chores around the house. But when Tyler’s dad asked him to repair the fence in the backyard, Tyler jumped at the opportunity. Why?
Boys are uniquely wired to crave adventure. So much so that they often lose motivation when things are too easy or simple. This is why many extremely intelligent children often struggle in school– simply because of boredom.
If your son is being defiant with you, consider giving him an even greater, more complicated responsibility. Bonus points if it involves an outdoor activity! It may seem counterintuitive, but without a mountain in his life,your son will try to conquer you.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#890: Maximizing Moments May 05, 2025

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Have you watched the track and field events at the Summer Olympic Games?

The training that goes into running a marathon is much different than what a runner needs to do to prepare for a 100-yard dash.

Raising godly boys is more like a marathon than a sprint.

Parenting is a lifelong process filled with seemingly insignificant moments.

We must take advantage of every opportunity God gives us, whether it’s the car ride to and from school or tucking them into bed at night.

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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