Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#348: More Than a Story Apr 06, 2023

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As Easter approaches, what comes to mind?
For many kids, Easter involves egg hunts, bunny-shaped chocolate, and goodie-filled baskets.
But the real meaning of Easter is so much more than this.
As a parent, don’t allow the commercialization of Easter to distract you from the true meaning of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. Teach your son that the Easter story is more than a story. It’s the real-life account of Jesus sacrificially giving his life on the cross. Fortunately (and here’s the incredible part), after three days in the tomb, Jesus conquered death by rising from the dead. And because of that, by his wounds we can be healed.
Does your son know the true meaning of Easter? Take time today to talk to him about God’s free gift of salvation.
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#347: Easter Decor Apr 05, 2023

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Ever thought about having your son help you decorate your home for Easter?
We all decorate for Christmas. But as Christians, shouldn’t we show our boy that there’s just as much– if not more– to celebrate at Easter?
Spend some time this year putting up some decorations representing Christs’ sacrifice. These don’t have to be fancy or expensive– display a cross, and frame a verse like Matthew 28:6- “He is not here, for He has risen!” If your son is young, put out some childrens’ books about the Easter story. You can even have a resurrection party– blow up balloons, light candles, and celebrate that Jesus is alive!
Show your son that Easter is incredibly important – the reason we can have a relationship with our perfect heavenly Father.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#346: A Resurrected Life Apr 04, 2023

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Resurrection Sunday is almost here!
This day celebrates the fact that Jesus is not dead, but is alive. This is what separates us from all other religions. Since Jesus has been resurrected, He offers a resurrected life to us.
Romans 6:4 says, We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
This “newness of life” should be a way of life for all believers. Jesus took us who were dead because of sin, and resurrected us!
Remember that on Easter Sunday! Jesus has been resurrected and is alive and therefore we can live a resurrected life in Him!
Have a wonderful Resurrection Sunday!
For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#345: Easter Snack Apr 03, 2023

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A surefire way to pique your son’s interest? A snack! Here’s a snack mix recipe to help you discuss the true meaning of Easter.
Gather up the following: Pretzel sticks, to symbolize the cross; craisins, to represent Jesus’ blood; round crackers, for the stone that was rolled away; a marshmallow, since our sins are forgiven; Goldfish crackers, since Jesus said we should be fishers of men; and chocolate chips, because we taste and see the Lord is good.
Sit down with your son, and discuss the Easter story and what each food represents. Send the mix with your boy to school– or, put a bowl out the next time he has friends over. Help your son use it as an opportunity to share about Jesus’ resurrection.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#344: Finding Lighthouse Mar 31, 2023

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Does your son have a “lighthouse” person in his life?
It’s interesting– even though more sophisticated navigation technology exists, many ship captains still prefer the simplicity of an old-fashioned lighthouse.
In the same way, your son needs a lighthouse person in his life– someone he can look to as he navigates the difficult waters of boyhood.
This person doesn’t need to be perfect. They don’t need to have all the answers. And they certainly don’t need to be up to current trends. But just like any good lighthouse, they do need to be set apart, carrying a light, and standing strong.
Pray that you can be– or help your son find– a lighthouse person to look to when life is stormy.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#343: Demonstrating Faith Mar 30, 2023

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Do you know what it means to do an“alley-oop” or an “ollie”?
While someone could try to explain those basic skateboarding tricks using words, it’s pretty hard to understand until you see someone jump on a skateboard and demonstrate.
This same principle applies when it comes to parenting our son. Sure, we can try to lecture him on the importance of a relationship with Jesus. But we must allow Jesus to fully transform our own life, first.
Feel like you’ve already failed at showing the fruits of the spirit today? Perfect. Here’s your opportunity to demonstrate repentance, and show your son what it looks like to rest in the sufficient grace God has for all of us.
That’s even more impressive than even the coolest skateboarding trick.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#342: Anger Management Mar 29, 2023

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Tammy’s seven-year-old son was angry. His sister had broken his model airplane. Tammy quickly put her arm around her son and began to talk to him. “I know you’re feeling hurt and frustrated,” she said. “Let’s go outside for a minute and jump on the trampoline, and then we’ll talk about it.”
Anger can be a difficult emotion to manage, especially for boys. As parents, it’s crucial that we teach our son how to self-regulate when emotions are high. Any physical activity, like jumping on the trampoline, can work well. You can also have your son smash play dough, do push-ups, or press the palms of his hands together. Show your son that it’s possible to express frustration in healthy ways that don’t hurt himself or others.
For more ideas to raise boys into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#341: Relevance Equals Motivation Mar 28, 2023

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When your son lacks motivation, show him the relevance.
Boys are biologically wired to be task-oriented and one-track minded. They also have trouble engaging when there is nothing at stake or they don’t see the value. That’s why some vocations tend to favor one gender over another.
Any time your son seems to lack motivation– whether that’s for cleaning his room, being nice to his sister, or paying attention in math class– it’s possible he feels like those things just aren’t important.
Take him out for a drive and, together, discuss whatever task he is struggling with. Give examples from your own life about how God used something you didn’t think was relevant to pave the way to your future. Show him the relevance, and you’ll probably spark some motivation.
To learn about the five critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#340 Check In Mar 27, 2023

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All it took was one simple check-in.
A teacher noticed an interesting trend in her classroom. While the girls in the class almost always turned in their weekly assignments on time, most of the boys would forget or turn things in late.
This teacher decided to try an experiment. Without drawing attention, she started quietly checking in with each boy in her class throughout the week to see how his assignment was going. The results astonished her– because of that simple check in, most of the male students started meeting the deadlines.
It’s important to remember that boys and girls think and learn differently. If your son needs more reminders than your daughter, don’t shame him for it– find ways to help him. He may just need one simple check in.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#339: Are You Listening? Mar 24, 2023

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Are you Listening?
We need to listen to our children. One old-school method of dealing with children was “The children should be seen and not heard.” Connecting with our child’s heart, especially our sons, is critical to having a loving relationship with them, and connection begins with listening and understanding. We must value who they are and who God has made them to be.
As we start to listen more to them, we will grow in understanding of who our child is and what makes them thrive. Become a student of your child. Learn what inspires them and what they are passionate about. Be intentional about listening to them, connecting with them, and encouraging them down the right path.
Take time today to listen to your children and value who they are.
For more parenting advice and information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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