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      "I will be his father, and he will be my son." (2 Samuel 7:14)
      Someone has said, “If you connect a boy to the right man, he seldom goes wrong.” I (Dr. Dobson) fully believe that to be true.
      The full force of my own father’s contribution hit me years ago when he lay in the hospital after a heart attack. As I stood by his bedside, I thought back to the happiest moments of my childhood—how we would rise early on a wintry morning, pull on our hunting clothes, and head twenty miles outside of town to a favorite place we called “the big woods.” He’d get me situated under a little tree, and then we’d wait for the sun to come up, watching the squirrels and birds and chipmunks. Those moments with my dad were priceless. They made me want to be like him—to choose his values as my values, his dreams as my dreams, his God as my God.
      Are you cultivating common ground with your son? Sharing hobbies or other interests now will encourage open communication during the turbulent times ahead. It will plant the seeds for a mutual faith—and a friendship that can last a lifetime.
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      Lord, help me to be sensitive to the interests and needs of my son(s). Give me grace to create memories that will strengthen our relationship and draw us closer together, and closer to You. Amen.
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      The full force of my own father’s contribution hit me years ago when he lay in the hospital after a heart attack. As I stood by his bedside, I thought back to the happiest moments of my childhood—how we would rise early on a wintry morning, pull on our hunting clothes, and head twenty miles outside of town to a favorite place we called “the big woods.” He’d get me situated under a little tree, and then we’d wait for the sun to come up, watching the squirrels and birds and chipmunks. Those moments with my dad were priceless. They made me want to be like him—to choose his values as my values, his dreams as my dreams, his God as my God.
      Are you cultivating common ground with your son? Sharing hobbies or other interests now will encourage open communication during the turbulent times ahead. It will plant the seeds for a mutual faith—and a friendship that can last a lifetime.
      Questions for Consideration:
      • As a child, did you share any hobbies with your dad?
      • What are your favorite memories of those times?
      • What activities do your children enjoy sharing with you? What new ones could you try?
      • How can common activities build a mutual faith?
      Prayer:
      Lord, help me to be sensitive to the interests and needs of my son(s). Give me grace to create memories that will strengthen our relationship and draw us closer together, and closer to You. Amen.
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Where Would I Be Without Dr. James Dobson?

In this heartfelt tribute, Brenen Beeler shares how Dr. Dobson’s wisdom shaped his journey as a husband and father—and why his influence still impacts the way he leads his family today.

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What Every Mom Should Know About Raising Boys

Okay, Mom, let’s talk about what it means to be a boy and how you might relate better to them.

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Justice Thomas Warns America Is at Risk

My good friend Justice Clarence Thomas delivered an extraordinary and historic speech at the University of Texas recently. His remarks appropriately focused on the importance of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance to our nation as we celebrate our 250th birthday.

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Appreciating Nature

Take time to kindle a love of nature in your child — go on walks, grow a garden, or visit the zoo!

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Raising Boys: Ultimate Priority, Part 2

The ultimate priority in parenting isn’t education, entertainment, or achievement – it’s leading your children to faith in Jesus Christ.

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The World’s Family Advocate: Remembering Dr. James Dobson on His 90th Birthday

On what would have been his 90th birthday, we don’t just remember a broadcaster or an author. We remember a man who helped parents love better, live braver, and aim higher—a man who impacted generations.

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