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#298: Cast Your Cares Jan 26, 2023

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Do you get anxious?
Like a fisherman who continually casts his line in search of the big catch, we are called to continually cast our cares and concerns to God.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
There are many things for us to be anxious about.. And anxiety among kids is on the rise, affecting nearly one in 10 children. Make sure you are tending to the cares of your kids, and helping them cast their cares on him.
We would be wise to remember Jesus’ question — can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Worry won’t change our past or future, but it can ruin the present.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#297: Fear Factor Jan 25, 2023

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What is a phobia? It is an irrational fear of something that’s unlikely to cause harm.
There are over 400 recognized phobias out there. Ablutophobia is the fear of bathing. This condition seems to be widespread among middle school and high school boys. :o)
Fear is a normal human reaction that protects us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. But fear can also be unhealthy and dangerous.
The Bible talks about the “fear of man.” This manifests itself when we crave acceptance from our peers and fear rejection. The Bible says that fear of man is a dangerous trap.
Don’t let fear rule you and your child’s hearts. Instead, remember that “the Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#296: Finding Rest Jan 24, 2023

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Have you ever woken up from a long night of sleep and still felt tired?
According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours a night.
But even getting enough sleep isn’t enough to be fully rested.
As parents, we can quickly become overburdened, overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged, and restless.
Let’s take Jesus up on his invitation in Matthew 11:28-30:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Practice resting in Him. And teach your son to do the same!
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#295: Playdough Jan 23, 2023

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Kids love playdough. They squeeze it and stretch it. They roll it into skinny snakes and smoosh it into wobbly clumps.
As parents, we sometimes feel like playdough. We get squeezed for time and attention. Then we get stretched this way and that way. We feel smooshed and squooshed by the demands of life.
When the routines of parenthood feel overwhelming, realize that you’re not alone. Because you are in God’s hands, He is shaping you into His likeness, forming your character into a useful masterpiece.
Kids make wild and wacky objects with playdough, but in the master Sculptor’s hands, your parenting efforts are being transformed into something beautiful.
So, don’t give up. That squeezing and stretching is just part of the process.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.

#294: The Perfect Driver Jan 20, 2023

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Before GPS, did you ever come to a fork in the road and think, “Which way should I go?”
Each of us eventually comes to a fork in the road – literally and figuratively – where we will have to decide which way to go.
As Christ-followers, we have the perfect navigator in our lives. God knows what’s down each road we travel; nothing surprises him. If we are unsure which way to go, we can look to him, and he will guide us. He will provide for all our needs throughout life’s journeys.
Let’s trust the Lord and thank him for the confidence he gives us to travel life’s roads, whether smooth or bumpy.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#293: Who Can I Trust? Jan 19, 2023

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Have you ever trusted someone who let you down? Most of us have experienced this. Most of us have broken someone’s trust too.
Yet, life requires you to trust others every day, often without thinking twice about it.
The only One who will never let you down and is completely trustworthy is God.
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.” Psalm 118:8
You must seek to trust and obey God and teach your son to do the same.
“Heavenly Father, thank you for being trustworthy. Help me to trust in you and follow your commands.”
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#292: Carrying the Load Jan 18, 2023

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With each step he took, the load felt heavier.
Matthew was on a hike with a group of other boys when he realized his backpack was overloaded. He feared that if he asked for help, the other boys would make fun of him.
Finally, he fell to his knees, and confessed he couldn’t carry his load. To his surprise, the boys took off Matthew’s backpack and distributed the heavy contents equally in their own bags.
In a society where being a boy can feel like a burden, young men need help. Make sure your son has both a father-figure and a group of positive male friends to help him carry his burdens. Your church is a great place to start, or you can search for a local Trail Life USA troop.
For more ideas to raise boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#291: Just Fine Jan 17, 2023

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Your son needs a place to be a boy.
In 2018, the Boy Scouts of America announced that they would allow girls to join. One scoutmaster was asked, “How do you like having girls a part of your troop?” The scoutmaster answered, “We love having girls because they are so much better behaved than boys!”
That answer broke my heart. Society already deems boyhood and masculinity as something negative– and now an organization that was supposed to champion boys was also insinuating that boys should act more like girls.
Make sure your son knows that who he really is– whether that’s wild, curious, crazy, or loud– is just fine. After all, God created him that way for a glorious purpose.
To find out about getting your son involved with a boy-centric organization, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#290: Taking the Heat Jan 16, 2023

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Fire is always destructive, right?
Well, not necessarily. The knobcone pine tree relies on fire in a crazy way. In order for its seeds to escape the hard resin that traps them inside the cone, an intense heat source is required.
That’s where a forest fire comes in handy. After fire melts the cone’s resin away, the cone cracks open. Seeds are then free to flutter to the ground where they can grow tall and strong.
As a parent, you want to protect your son. But don’t forget that trials and troubles can help your son grow stronger. By relying on God through challenging situations, your son will learn how to manage the heat and stress of life. And in doing so, he’ll be better prepared for whatever the future may hold.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#289: The 4th Quarter Jan 13, 2023

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The 4th quarter of a football game is often a nailbiter. Teams battle it out as the minutes tick off the clock. At times, it feels like that 4th quarter will last forever. But then, before you know it, the game is over.
The same is true in parenting. Many boys head off to work or college after high school. That means that if your son is at least 14 years old, then he’s probably in the 4th quarter of his time at home.
Even if you’ve prepared your son for the future, the 4th quarter is no time to quit. Continue to provide training and instruction. By helping your son love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind, he’ll be ready to tackle the challenges of adulthood.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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