If you ask your son what it means to be brave, what would he say? Your son would probably answer that bravery is entering a dangerous situation or saving someone’s life– and that’s true. But in this day and age when depression and suicide rates of teenage boys are at a crisis point, your son needs to know that there’s another way to be brave– asking for help. Give your son small exercises in asking for help in everyday life– with his homework, with his chores, or at public places. Model getting help when you need it yourself. And when your son comes to you with a problem, be sure to listen with a nonjudgmental attitude. Remind him that even the Savior of the world– Jesus– cried out for help to his own Father. To learn about the 5 critical needs of boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1032: The Source of Wisdom
Where should a boy turn to when he needs wisdom?Today, through the internet and other sources, there is more information available than ever before.But the best source of information and wisdom is found in a book written thousands of years ago — the Bible. The book of Proverbs is especially powerful when it comes to seeking wisdom.We often think we need a “life hack” to navigate life’s most difficult situations. But all we need is God’s Word and His Spirit living in us.If you or your son needs wisdom today, turn to Proverbs and ask God for His help. He delights in giving it in abundance.For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1031: Screen-Free Connection
Here’s a startling statistic: The average iPhone screen time for an adult in the United States is around seven hours each day. But the average amount of time a parent spends with their child is only about two hours a day. Here are some screen-free ideas for connecting with your son today. Make banana splits with your boy. Build a lego garage for his cars. Campout in the living room. Have him help you make a family photo album. Find a nontraditional holiday online, and celebrate it together. Turn on some music, and find different things around the house to drum on. Whatever it is, put your phone down and spend some quality time with your son today. You will both enjoy the benefits. For ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1030: The Source of Truth
Do you remember when someone gave you bad advice? Did you take it? If so, what were the results?When seeking advice, who or what can you trust?The most trustworthy source of truth is the Bible. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.The best first step in all situations is going to God and asking for His guidance. Seeking advice from family, friends, co-workers, pastors, counselors, and others isn’t wrong, especially from fellow Christians who know the Word.But seek God first and teach boys to do likewise, making sure that any human advice agrees with the Source of Truth, Jesus Christ.For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
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#1029: Power of Habits
His face was shattered– and so were his dreams. When James Clear was in high school, he had big plans to be a baseball star. But one day, he was hit in the face with a baseball bat, and suffered a brain injury. That’s when James discovered a powerful concept. As he recovered, he began to hone in on the small habits in his life, then started to work on his baseball skills again. Years later, James made ESPN’s All-American player list, and now credits the small habits for the reason for his success. Share this story with your teen boy today. Remind him that the little, monotonous habits– like making his bed– are really a training ground for challenges he’ll face later in life. For more ideas on raising boys to become godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.
The Raising Godly Boys Minute is a daily 60-second broadcast designed to help you learn to raise boys to become godly men. In life, watching a boy head straight into challenging territory can be a frightening and stressful experience. But there’s a reason God wired boys to crave adventure, excitement, and risk. Listen to our full archive of Raising Godly Boys Minutes and get the answers on how to equip your son, grandson, or young mentee with the knowledge he needs to keep moving forward.
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