Raising Boys: Your Best Parenting is Done By Prayer

This may be one of my favorite parenting Scriptures: I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.... 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 →

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 →

Raising Boys: Raising Godly Sons

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I think it is getting harder and harder raising Godly sons and daughters these days. In fact, it feels like it is more difficult than ever to live a life that reflects the glory of God myself these days. However,... Continue reading →

When Boys Teach Their Mommas about Prayer

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Don’t you just love listening to children’s prayers? They speak their mind, say what’s on their hearts, and don’t sensor their words based on what they think others want or need to hear. Our children take in so much just... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: The Most Important Character Trait to Teach Boys

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Living in “the real world”: It’s something my husband and I talk a lot about with our two tween boys. We want our boys to learn the value of hard work; to show perseverance; to always practice integrity; and to... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: The Remarkable Value of Daddy Time

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I’ll never forget the first time I left our infant son with my husband. It had taken me weeks to build up the bravery to part with our precious little bundle of joy, but I was only going to be... Continue reading →