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#498: Challenge Nov 02, 2023

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What sets a boy's heart on fire?
Whether it's beating the next level, winning the next game, or paddling around the next bend, boys love a challenge. And more than that, boys need a challenge.
Put a group of boys in canoes, and they will turn it into a race or a competition to turn each other over. Send them on a campout, and they'll race to see who can set their tent up first so they can go romp in the woods.
You can let your son find his own challenges, or you can give him adventures that will build him up, create strong character, and teach him that he is an overcomer, and a force to be reckoned with.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

497: Remember Spiritual Heroes Nov 01, 2023

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Who are your families’ heroes?
Take time in the month of November to teach children about great spiritual heroes - and also remember some of the heroes in your own life. Don't just let these days float by as missed opportunities while the culture is already trying to make money off of Christmas.
Redeem this time and use it as a stepping stone into the holiday season. Spend the month of November leading up to Thanksgiving learning some new spiritual heroes - and being thankful for familiar ones.
Talk around the supper table about a godly person from history. Or, share stories from your own pilgrimage. The website Christian History Institute is a great resource for learning about people who have gone before us.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#496: 50-miler Oct 31, 2023

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Have you ever seen the power of a boy?
All that boundless energy is there for a reason.
Steve led a 50-mile hike with a group of boys and began to worry he might have to cut it short. His son and some of the other younger boys were lagging behind and wanted to quit.
Just as Steve made the decision to turn the entire group back, the older boys took charge, taught the younger ones silly songs and games for the trail, and all the little ones drafted in their wake, inspired to follow young men they looked up to and admired.
Give your son excellent young men to look up to, and help him become the one who inspires others.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#495: Calm the Storm Oct 30, 2023

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Is there a storm in your son’s life?
When your son inevitably faces something difficult in his life, it may feel like a hurricane is blowing through. And when it does, you want nothing more than to end the storm—or at least hold an umbrella over your boy’s head.
But as hard as we try, we cannot protect our son from every pain in this life.
But here’s the good news. Whatever storm your son is enduring right now, Jesus is with him. The wind and waves obey Jesus.
So when the winds pick up and the rain beats down, point your son to his Savior. Pray that he clings to the only one who can truly calm the storm.
To learn about raising boys to be godly men, go to Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#494: The Best Time Oct 27, 2023

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Now is the best time in history to raise a boy.
Michael Reichert makes that claim in his book How to Raise a Boy. At first, it may seem like he is wrong, since boys are falling behind their female peers in almost every area.
But Reichert says those statistics are what makes it a great time. Now that we’re aware that boys are struggling, it only takes a little intentionality to help. We can make sure our boys have positive and godly mentors. We can steer our sons away from screens and towards outdoor activity. We can get our son the extra help they need educationally.
And, most importantly, we can pray to our all powerful God for wisdom, protection, and a full, kingdom building life for our sons.
For ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#493: Boy2Man Oct 26, 2023

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Have you ever watched a boy turn into a man?
Tony was a goofy boy that liked to chase lizards, quote movies, and prank his friends. But he was smart and kind, and the leaders in his volunteer group began to suggest roles of responsibility.
Soon, he began coming up with original ideas for activities, developing new games, and planning outings on his own. As an older youth, he commanded respect from his peers and adults alike.
Sometimes, a boy needs curated responsibility to learn the art of leadership and service. Look for opportunities to give your son ways to grow. He may surprise you! This world needs godly men who lead from the front.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#492: Walking Oct 25, 2023

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Your son needs to take a walk.
Walking has more psychological benefits to your son than you probably even realize. Researchers have found that the rhythmic left and right motion can actually help your boy’s brain process thoughts and feelings. The physical movement can reduce his anxiety and depression, and also helps create new white blood cells in the brain which helps him think better.
If your son thinks a walk sounds boring, here are some ideas: Get him a dog that needs to be taken on walks. Buy each other cheap fitness trackers, and compete for most steps taken in a day. Or, set up a reward system– maybe for every mile walked he gets a little bit of screen time.
Whatever your strategy, his developing brain will benefit.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#491: Compass Oct 24, 2023

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Are you sure your son is on the right path?
Once, while teaching a map and compass course to a group of boys, the leaders began to notice that none of the boys were finding the right path. Some were off by small margins, and some went entirely the wrong direction!
The activity was a failure, and only later was it discovered to be because of buried power lines and water lines under the church property that were throwing the compass readings off wildly.
Set your son's compass to true north. Show him the right paths, and help him on his way to growing into a man of God.
For information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#490: Teaching Honesty Oct 23, 2023

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How can you teach your son to be honest?
To put it simply: Champion the truth.
If your son makes a mistake but confesses, praise his honesty more than focusing on the mistake. And if he does tell a lie, make sure he knows he’s getting punished more for the lie than the wrongdoing.
It’s also crucial to remember that your son is watching you closely. He will hear you lie to your boss about why you had to take a sick day. And he will notice when you compliment a friend, but turn around and insult that same friend behind their back.
Ask God to give you the strength to model for your son the life described in 1 John 3:18, that loves “with actions and in truth.”
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#489: Protect Your Son Oct 20, 2023

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Can you protect your son from today's toxic culture?
The Bible says to “train up a child in the way he will go, and he will not depart from it.” Just like training to throw a spiral pass or paddle a canoe, training your son to avoid today's moral pitfalls is worth the time and effort.
Workouts and drills are for more than the football field and the outdoors. Teaching your son that daily time with God is important for his soul, mind and body and helping him practice it day after day will give him strong roots that grow deep into good soil and can keep him anchored in the way he should go.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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