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

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: Learning to Lead Our Leaders

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There is a special bond that a mother holds in the heart of her son. It’s something I longed for long before I became a mother. I watched it build between my mom and brother, coveting the easy way they... 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: Four Tips to Keeping Your Son Acountable

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He was the biggest baby in the natal ward – 9 pounds, 1.8 ounces. Parents gathered to view the display of little pink and blue bundles behind the giant glass window. “Yeah – that’s MY son.” My husband proudly puffed... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: How to Empower Your Son

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When he was only 4, we signed him up for the first soccer team. When he was 5, we signed him up for his first baseball team. From that point forward, we had him on a team almost all year... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: The Blessing of a Son

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Many moms of boys would probably say they appreciate the blessing of a son. Most would say they love their son-hopefully all. But, would you ever say you need your son? I don’t mean in a co-dependent-can’t-let-him-grow-up way, but in... Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 13 for Parents

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As I looked at my family sitting in the church sanctuary, I knew apologies were in order. It had been a rough Sunday morning. A number of meltdowns had gotten the best of us and I had been impatient and... Continue reading →