What Scares Me About Raising Boys
Jessalyn Hutto
...I have the privilege of raising three boys–three future men–for the glory of God and that is an incredible responsibility.
This isn’t to say that I don’t also struggle with the fear of raising three boys. Like all mothers, I struggle with fears for my children. I am forced to combat fears for their eternal salvation, their physical safety, and their health to name a few. I have no choice, but to daily bring my children before the Lord and acknowledge his sovereignty over their lives. He is the author of their life-stories and I can trust him to bring about his good purposes in every circumstance. This is an area where my personal theology–my beliefs and understanding of God–has had a tremendous impact on my everyday life.
Let me give you a practical example. One of the greatest fears I struggle with as a mom of boys is the fear that they will one day become ensnared by the lure of pornography...
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