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#799: Spending Time Dec 27, 2024

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Around 7,000 languages are spoken throughout the world.
But to communicate with your son, you don’t have to be a linguistic expert. In fact, you don’t even have to be bilingual. All you need is a desire to spend quality time with your son.
This language of love is demonstrated through action. Play catch with your son. Go fishing together. Visit a National Park and explore God’s creation.
By spending time with your son, you speak to both his heart and mind. And show him through action that you care for him.
When your son knows you love him, he’ll be more likely to listen when you provide correction and instruction. You’re helping him grow into a godly young man.
For more parenting advice and outdoor activities you and your son can do together, visit TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

#798: Competition Dec 26, 2024

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Boys love to wrestle. They love testing their skill and strength against other kids. As they compete, they experience the thrill of victory . . . and—sometimes—the agony of defeat.
Victory isn’t guaranteed—but that’s okay. Boys compete for more than just a ribbon. They love the challenge and excitement competition brings.
Boys desperately need this. Too often the only thing they wrestle . . . is boredom. They sit on the couch and stare at their phones. This isn’t physically, mentally, or spiritually healthy.
Instead, boys grow by being challenged. And as they compete, they develop important character traits needed for future success.
Are you providing healthy challenges for your son? The great outdoors is an excellent place to start. Visit TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys for activities you and your son can enjoy together.

#797: Joy to the World Dec 25, 2024

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Nearly 2,000 years ago, an angel appeared to shepherds outside of Bethlehem. That angel declared, “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which will be to all people.”
Those “good tidings” are still great news to us today. That news is that Jesus Christ is Lord.
With Christmas in full swing, now is the perfect time to teach your kids that this festive season is about much more than presents. Use caroling to sing about the Gospel message. Or bake some cookies and share them with your neighbors. Write Christmas cards of encouragement to elderly couples in your church.
As you share the Joy of the world with those around you, you teach your kids that Jesus brings help, hope, and healing to a hurting world.
For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

#796: The Greatest Gift Dec 24, 2024

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When you were a kid, what was the best present you ever received? Was it a toy train? Maybe a bike, or perhaps a remote-controlled car.
As a Christian, you now understand that the greatest of all presents wasn’t bought at a shopping mall or even on Amazon.com.
When God sent His one-and-only Son to earth, He gave us the greatest of all gifts. Because of our Savior’s sacrifice, we can be redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
Don’t let your kids get so captivated by physical presents that they forget about the reason for the season.
As you teach your kids about the Lord Jesus, consider using fun and practical resources that guide them in the way they should go. Visit TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys for more information.

#795:The Present Dec 23, 2024

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In Charles Dickens’s classic book, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. Whenever someone wishes him “Merry Christmas,” he responds by saying, “Bah! Humbug!”
But after a visit by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Scrooge realizes that a selfish life is a wasted life.
This is a great reminder to make the most of the present. By “present,” I’m not talking about wrapped gifts, but about being intentional in how we use our days and hours.
By adding fun and laughter to everyday activities with your family, you transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Learn about a Proven Process that is being used across the country that’s growing boys into godly men at TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

#794: That's a Wrap Dec 20, 2024

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When you wrap a present, does the final package look like an explosion of paper—or like a decorative piece of artwork?
No matter what the packaging looks like, don’t get so wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas season that you forget what’s truly important.
As we celebrate Christ’s birth, honor Him by being the father God wants you to be. That involves spending time with your son.
Here’s an idea: Push the living room furniture aside and have a wrestling match. Boys LOVE that! Then afterward, share some hot chocolate and a bunch of laughs.
You may not be very good at wrapping Christmas presents, but you can certainly wrap your arms around your son and give him a giant bear hug.
Invest time and attention in your son. Learn about a Proven Process that’s helping boys grow into godly men. Learn more by visiting TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

#793: Reason for the Season Dec 19, 2024

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The Christmas season is busy!
There are presents to buy, desserts to bake, Christmas lights to untangle, greeting cards to write, stocking stuffers to find, trees to decorate, performances to attend . . . and so much more!
As you know, Christmas is a BUSY time!
Yet, amid all that busyness, don’t forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
Some 2,000 years ago, God demonstrated His love to us by sending His one-and-only Son to earth. That was the start of something incredible . . . the start of God’s redemptive plan for mankind.
Continue the tradition of demonstrating love through action. Show your kids that you love them by spending quality time together. Go ice skating. Decorate a gingerbread house. Go caroling together.
For more ideas of how to spend time with your kids, visit TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

#792: 911 Dec 18, 2024

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When your kids stress you out, don’t you wish there was a parenting 911 phone number? You know, a phone number you could call for emergency help in dealing with bad attitudes and rebellious behavior.
Although there isn’t a parenting 911 phone number, there’s something even better, faster, and more effective. Whenever the parenting journey feels overwhelming, ask God for help. Jeremiah 33:3 provides a wonderful promise. It says, “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things.”
Before you pull out your hair or text a co-worker for advice, make sure you ask the Lord to guide your thoughts, words, and actions. By remaining calm during parenting emergencies, you’ll experience peace even during those stressful moments of life.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#791: Batter Up Dec 17, 2024

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What’s the hardest part of playing baseball?
For most people, it’s timing your swing when a baseball comes flying at you. But when you swing the bat and connect solidly with the ball, you just might earn yourself a home run.
As a parent, you want your son to succeed in life. But before he’ll take your guidance and instruction to heart, you first need to connect with him on an emotional level. And that connection doesn’t happen by accident. It takes practice, timing, and a whole lot of patience.
So, when was the last time you spent one-on-one time with your son?
By investing time and attention in him, you’ll create a strong connection that will help him score a home run in life.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#790: Beautiful Feet Dec 16, 2024

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Did you know that your feet contain around a quarter of all the bones in your body?
It’s true! Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
From a medical standpoint, feet are amazing. But Romans 10:15 gives a different perspective. The verse says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace.”
Sharing the gospel message with people is incredibly important. Show your son, through action, how to talk about Jesus. Then, if your son has accepted Christ as his Savior, teach him to share his own testimony. The more you and your son proclaim the gospel to others, the more you honor Christ through your lives.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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