Raising Godly Boys Minute

Are you raising a “man–ager”?

Pastor Jon Tyson coined this phrase, which describes a man who is physically an adult but still living like a child– playing video games all night, living with his parents, and not pursuing higher education or a stable career.

Pastor Tyson says that one of the biggest things that separates a boy from a man is the confidence to pursue hard things in life.

As your son grows up, be sure to allow him to face difficulties, even in situations when you could easily solve the situation yourself. Your goal is not to give your son an easy, pain-free life– but to give him the skills and confidence he needs to do difficult, worthwhile things, and contribute to society and God’s greater kingdom.

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“What if you could be a better husband, father, and man without the use of your legs or hands?”

That was the question that Chad Hymas [hi-miss]’s father asked him,  as Chad lay in a hospital bed. He had suddenly become a quadrapaletic after a farming accident. His dad’s words sparked the hope that Chad needed– and today, years later, he is a devoted husband and dad and an inspiring speaker– despite his physical disabilities.

Everyone has limitations– your son included. As parents, it’s important that we help our sons identify and face those limitations head on, as Chad’s dad did.  Remind him that being perfect is not God’s call for his life. He can glorify God not in spite of– but because of and through– his own weaknesses.

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Why are young boys seemingly always dirty? 

As a father who has had young boys, it’s nearly impossible to keep them clean. But when it comes to spiritual things, how can we help our boys stay pure from the pull of this evil culture we live in?

Psalm 119:9 says, How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your Word. The Word of God will be the light for the path of your son. Living the Word and following the instructions God gives in His Word will preserve and protect your son.

The Bible also declares in Isaiah 55:11 that God’s Word does not return void. Every time to speak the Word, pray the Word, or have your son learn the Word, you are putting into motion God’s will for your child. His Word will not come back empty.

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What is a father’s most important role? 

Is it providing? Is it Protecting, or teaching? I believe the most important role of a father is affirmation. 

The word affirm means to state as fact. As fathers we are to declare to our children, especially our boys who they are and who God says they are. You can provide everything for your son and even teach him great things, but if you never tell him he is valuable and has a purpose, there will be a deficit in his life. 

The father of lies that Jesus refers to in John 8 has been lying from the beginning. As fathers we can dispel those lies with truth. 

Take time today to tell your son who he is and how special he is to you. Tell him you are proud of him and that you love him. Affirm him!

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Why are boys so wild and crazy?

If you’re a mom of boys but you never grew up with boys you may wonder why they act the way they do. Why they like to climb trees and wrestle. While they take sticks off the ground and act like they are guns. Why they are constantly dirty.

The fact is boys and girls are very different. God made boys to be adventurous and risktakers by nature. They like to explore and be wild.

Our culture has invented a term called toxic masculinity. This term seems to suppress the wild adventurous nature of men and boys.

We need to teach our boys right from wrong and the truth of God‘s word, but we need to let them be boys. Let them be wild and crazy, they’re boys!

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.