{Raising Boys Day 29} A Father’s Perspective

As a father of three growing boys, there is never a dull moment at our house. From sword fighting in the living room, to speed races sliding down the stairs on their tummies, they are always coming up with new... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 26} Letting Him Become a Man

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He is curled up in my lap. Skinny lanky legs that are as long as mine, but he is curled up in my lap. All eleven years of him. It is family movie night, and I hold back tears, knowing... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 25} 34 Ways a Mom Can Build Relationship with Her Son

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Proverbs 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. Ah, mothers and sons. There is something incredibly special about the bond between them. I always wanted to have a son. Now... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 24} Who Am I to Raise a Man?

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(image courtesy pixabay) Dear son, Wow. You are a son. What gives me as a woman the right to raise you, a boy? You were my second-born. When your sister came along, I could instantly relate to all the uniqueness... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 22} 5 Tips to Enjoy Raising Boys

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As a momma of three boys, my most earnest prayer is that God will lead and guide me into being the mother my three boys need for every step of their life. At their current ages 11, 6, and 5... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 21} Showing Grace and Love in Discipline

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Being a mom is hard. I mean, tears falling into my kitchen sink hard. I’m going to be real for a minute. I have two very sweet boys and I dearly love them. One of them, though, well… he knows how to... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Raising Boys Who Redefine Competition

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There’s something I need to tell you before you get too far into this. I have been That Person you love to beat. The trash-talker. The Competitor who refuses to play a game she can’t win. Which is why I... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Five Tips on How to Raise a Godly Son

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You have a son? I have a son too! My first born is a girl and I quickly have learned that my daughter and son are complete opposites. For example, my daughter likes clean things, is more quiet, shy at times, and... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: 6 Perspectives on Raising Boys

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Camera flashes went off as Ben pinned a gorgeous corsage on his date for the prom. My handsome son put his arm around Melissa for another round of photos before being whisked away in a limousine for the evening. Jackie... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: The Importance of Godly Role Models

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Very quickly, and right before my eyes, my boys are turning into young men. My younger son has gained some independence over the past year, and my older son has passed me in height and has spent time away from... Continue reading →