Raising Godly Boys Minute

William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence, recalls this quote his uncle used to tell him: “I tell you a truth: Liberty is the best of things, my son; never live under any slavish bond.”

Teach your son to walk in freedom.  Many things in this life will seek to enslave him: twisted immorality, the pursuit of selfish ends and amassing wealth, or a life of ease and pleasure.  But it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. 

Your son is free from the bondage of Pharisaical judgment, Corinthian licentiousness, and everything in between.  Whom the son sets free is free indeed. 

So help him fight his battles, help free him from society’s grip, and let him soar with eagle’s wings so he, in turn, may reach out and help free others.

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Integrity. We sometimes call it, “Honor,” or “Our Word.”
If we say, “You have my word,” we wish for that person to believe us and trust us. Not just now, but in the future as well.
Yet, Integrity is a difficult thing for young men to build in today’s society. They are surrounded by peers, cultural icons, and even relatives who lie to “save their backsides.”
The Bible says, “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”*
God said we could believe His Word unto salvation and everlasting life. And if our young men are to follow in the Master’s footsteps, then having integrity that mirrors their Master should be a priority. Not only for themselves, but for their posterity too.
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John Eldredge writes,  “Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just see it. It is undeniable.”

In today’s world, those desires can become distorted, twisted, or boys can be shamed out of righteous desires to pursue the lies society paints with glitter and holds up as bait.

You can affirm your boys in their desires for adventure, victory, and love, and do it with purpose.  Teach them the right battles to fight.  Give them tremendous adventures to live.  Train them to be ready to rescue. 

Surround your son with men and boys seeking a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue.

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Do you know how microwave popcorn works?

Each kernel has a tiny drop of water inside. When that drop of water is heated up, the kernel explodes into popcorn!

Here’s what I want to hone in on– even though they are placed in the same bag and heated in the same microwave— each kernel will turn into popcorn at different times.

In the same way, your son will develop at his own rate. It’s very normal for boys to develop at a slower rate than girls, and then eventually catch up. But often, the school system continues to compare boys and girls as equals, which leads to many boys being considered developmentally delayed.

If that describes your son– don’t lose heart. Most likely, he will catch up in due time. He is perfectly and wonderfully made.

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How much food can one boy eat? What about ten boys? If your son is anything like mine, they can put away some groceries.

David and the other leaders planned ahead, and had a cooler full of food for the boys' outdoor leadership training retreat. What they did not count on was the fish.

Camping right next to a lake, the boys spent every free moment with a line in the water, built a fire, and cooked fish for breakfast, lunch, and supper. David went home with 90% of the food he brought to the campout!

Godly mentoring, fun with friends, and lots of fish-- it was a weekend to remember!

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