Raising Boys

     What was God thinking when he created the heart of a boy - the heart of a man? What were His intentions? How did He fashion them to think and act and speak - to live?

     One thing is for sure: God made man in His own image. What that says to me is that boys are creative, intelligent, wise, hard-working, and loving. Of course there are many other things, but for the sake of time, I am keeping the list short - for now!

     I, of course, am a woman. Having a brother, I know somewhat of what the male character is like - of course in addition to having a dad and a husband. I was around male friends and male cousins. I have worked with male associates. There has never been a lack of being around males of all ages.

     What I am after in my understanding is how to raise them. How do these boys get from point A to point Z? How do I take them from the beginning and train them to get to the end of their lives? How do I show them the way? How do I teach them and discipline them? What do I include in their lives and what do I protect them from? These are only a few of the many questions that have brought me to this place of wanting to start a writing process AND including all of you in on the raw process.

     In addition to prayer and reading the Word of God, I will also be using a book by Dr. James Dobson called Bring Up Boys. Here is one excerpt from the book: "One of the scariest aspects of raising boys is their tendency to risk life and limb for no good reason...If a toddler can climb it, he will jump off it...He will eat anything but food and loves to play in the toilet...He gets great pleasure out of irritating - anyone!...They will take a chance if they think the danger is worth the risk..."

     Stay tuned for more to come...

     Be blessed and endure. Christ's return is nearing. May God give you all strength and grace to overcome - wisdom and discernment.