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#548: Fix it Together Jan 11, 2024

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Is it easier for you to fix something yourself rather than ask your son to help? If so, you’re not alone.
One wife asked her husband to let their ten-year-old help him change the oil in their car. He told her he’d tried in the past but ended up frustrated. His son didn’t listen, couldn’t focus, and kept dropping tools. The task took twice as long.
Can you relate?
Even though teaching our sons how to take care of household problems, like changing the oil, may cost us time, it’s worth the effort. It builds their self-worth and teaches them life lessons that help them become responsible adults. And through the process, the relationship between father and son grows.
So the next time you need to fix something, grab your son and complete the job together.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#547: Praying Over Your Son’s Room Jan 10, 2024

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Have you ever prayed over your son’s room?
Consider doing this the next time your son is at school or asleep.
Standing at your son’s bedroom door, pray Psalm 121:8: That the Lord will watch over his comings and his goings.
Then, walk over to his bedroom window, and pray Matthew 6:33- that your son will seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness.
By his bedside, pray Psalm 4:8- That your son will lie down and rest in peace, because the Lord alone makes him dwell in safety.
And standing in the middle of the room, pray Philippians 4:6-7– that your son isn’t anxious about anything, but with prayer and petition, makes his requests known to God, so that the peace of Christ fills your son’s room and his heart.
To learn about the five critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#546: Afraid Jan 09, 2024

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Has your son ever been afraid?
On a coastal night hike, the youngest boys in the group were scared when odd lights began flashing across the sky. They grew more terrified as they hiked closer until they were directly underneath the lights!
Turning the corner, they were delighted to find the source of the mysterious lights was a lighthouse in the distance; the lighthouse beam reflected off a power line and appeared to shoot across the sky.
In life and on the trail, following experienced mentors and surrounding your son with other young men to keep him secure is a good plan for success and a way to find the light at the end of the trail!
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#545: Reflectors Jan 08, 2024

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What comes to mind when you hear the word reflector?
Maybe you think of a car’s taillight or those glittery objects that stick up in the center of the road. A reflector takes the light it receives and redirects it outward.
In the darkness of today’s culture, Christians have a responsibility to reflect the true light of the world. The question is, are you doing that?
Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Be bold in reflecting Christ. As you demonstrate courage in sharing the Gospel, your son will take notice. Then, before you know it, he’ll want to be a reflector as well.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#544: Enjoy Life Jan 05, 2024

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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 more about these 5 critical needs, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#543: Time to Recharge Jan 04, 2024

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Did you charge up your cell phone last night?

Most 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.

#542: Greatness Jan 03, 2024

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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!

To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#541:Passion and Purpose Jan 02, 2024

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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 information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#540: Never Give up Jan 01, 2024

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Encourage your son to make only one resolution this year: to never give up.

The movie A Million Miles Away tells the true story of Jose Hernandez, who grew up as a migrant farmworker and eventually fulfilled his dream of being an astronaut.

Part of Jose’s story is that he applied to NASA eleven times before he was eventually accepted.

While making his twelfth application attempt, the movie shows Jose delivering the application in person to NASA. As he hands his application in, he says, “You can reject me again. But if you do, I’ll be right back here next year, applying again.”

Jose was accepted and went to space only four years after that.

Remind your son that, with God, all things are possible. We must never, ever give up.

To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#539: New Years Eve Reflections Dec 29, 2023

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On this last day of the year, reflect with your son about the 5 critical needs.
First, do a check on your son’s “compass.” Ask him what he would like his life to look like in 5 years, and what he needs to do now to achieve his dreams.
Secondly, ask your son about his “map.” Does he have male mentors to look up to?
Third, remind your son that he needs a “guide,” positive peer relationships. Is his group of friends spurring him on in Christ?
Fourth, your son needs a flashlight. Does he feel confident in his faith? Remind him that it’s more than OK to ask questions.
Finally, talk to your boy about the mountains in his life. Does he feel challenged? What new activities would he like to attempt in the new year?
To learn more about these 5 critical needs, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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