Raising Boys: Six Ways to Raise a Godly Man

Boys. Aren’t they phenomenal? My husband and I have five boys ranging in age from 12 to 28. They’re loud, they’re gross, they’re physical, and I wouldn’t trade them for girls in a hot minute. While I love my daughter,... 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: How to Raise Boys to Read the Bible

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The coffee is poured, my favorite spot snuggled into, and as I crack open that wondrous, sacred Text… I hear it. Little feet are on their way to find me. They know exactly where I will be and what I... Continue reading →

Raising Boys: Your Best Parenting is Done By Prayer

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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 →