When your son was young, did he ever point at someone in a wheelchair? Do your older kids whisper about the new kid who stutters or has a deformity?Teach your kids never to make fun of someone with a handicap. Because we live in a sin-cursed world where physical and mental handicaps exist, these handicaps make life really hard for these people. As Christians, we can’t make those handicaps go away, but we can show courtesy and compassion. Teach your son to hold the door open for someone in a wheelchair. Teach your kids to listen patiently to someone who stutters. By helping your kids treat people kindly, they’ll focus less on the handicap and more on the person’s personality.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#935: Fake and Phony
Are you a fraud? Do you act one way at home and another way at church?More than ever, teenagers connect with people who are authentic in their motives and genuine in their behavior. As a parent, your son sees you at your best, but also at your worst. When you realize that you aren’t displaying the attitude and actions of a Christ-follower, the most difficult—and yet most meaningful—thing you can do is admit your faults. Explain to your son that shouting or losing your temper wasn’t the right way for you to respond to frustration.Admitting your faults won’t make your son respect you less. In fact, the opposite is true. Being authentic and genuine will make him see what a great dad he really has.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#934: Freedom Isn't Free
The land of the free and the home of the brave.What a great country we live in. The freedom we get to experience here in America was not cheap to attain. Many people gave all for the liberty we have.Jesus also gave everything for us to be free. The salvation He provided by dying on the cross is free, but it isn’t cheap. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.John 8:36 says this, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”Take time this Independence Day to remember the price paid for you to live free in this country, and also remember the price your savior paid for you to be free from the penalty of sin. It’s definitely a reason to celebrate and give thanks!(135 words)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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#933: The Greatest Nickname
Does your son have a nickname? Many kids do. Some nicknames like Ace or Champ are fun and cute, while others like Rooster, Zippy, and Waffle usually come from some hilarious event or personality trait.Nicknames are common, but there’s a nickname that only your son can call you. That’s the exclusive name of Dad.It isn’t by accident that God gave you to your son, and your son to you. In his all-knowing wisdom, God placed you both together. As a dad, you have the responsibility of raising your son properly, but you also have the incredible joy of seeing him grow and mature into a man. Never forget the privilege of being a dad. Count your blessings and name them one by one.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#932: Set an Eggs-Ample
How do you like your eggs prepared? Scrambled and sunny side up are the most popular, but some people like them hard boiled or over easy.Just as there are many ways to cook an egg, there are also many ways to discipline your son to correct wrong behavior. Of course, you wish discipline were never necessary, but that’s an unreasonable eggs-pectation.When your son blatantly disobeys, don’t let his behavior eggs-asperate you. Set an eggs-ample by remaining calm. During these difficult moments, eggs-amine your words and actions to make sure they are motivated by love.Although discipline is never fun, it’s sometimes necessary. The goal, however, is to teach your son right from wrong. And as he learns this, eggs-cuses will transform into eggs-cellence of character.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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