100 Ways to Love Your Son: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Close and Lasting Relationship

By Matt Jacobson and Lisa Jacobson

You love your son--but that doesn't mean you always know the most effective ways to show that love, ways that will connect with his heart and stick with him no matter what life throws his way.

This practical book by the authors of 100 Ways to Love Your Wife and 100 Ways to Love Your Husband gives you 100 specific, actionable ideas you can implement to show love to your son, no matter what age he is. The best part? The short, bite-sized readings make it easy to start right now!

Whether you felt a lack of love growing up and long to do things differently with your own kids or you feel like you're constantly competing with the culture for your child's attention, these books will help you show your son that you care, helping you forge a bond of love that lasts a lifetime.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Release date: May 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781493423224

Matt Jacobson

Matt Jacobson is teaching elder/pastor of Cline Falls Bible Fellowship and founder of FaithfulMan.com, an online social media community focusing on marriage, parenting, and biblical teaching. He is the creator of Freedom Course, teaching men the powerful, biblical path to getting completely free from porn and sexual sin (Freedom-Course.com). Matt is the author of the bestselling Loving Your Wife Well and 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in the Pacific Northwest, where they have raised their eight children. Together Matt and Lisa are cohosts of the popular Faithful Life podcast.

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Also by Matt and Lisa Jacobson

100 Ways to Love Your Wife

100 Ways to Love Your Husband

100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear

100 Words of Affirmation Your Husband Needs to Hear

100 Ways to Love Your Daughter

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Contents

Cover

Half Title Page

Also by Matt and Lisa Jacobson

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

1. Make him believe you like to be with him.

2. Stop what you’re doing to give him a hug.

3. Go on a big adventure.

4. Speak a word of blessing over him.

5. Give him a vision for the man he is becoming.

6. Take the time to listen.

7. Love your wife.

8. Always be glad to see your son.

9. Encourage his gifts.

10. Show your son he is loved for who he is and not for what he does.

11. Tell him, I will protect you.

12. Let him experience the joy of serving you.

13. Prepare him to be a good husband.

14. Offer comfort in his time of need.

15. Show him how to work hard.

16. Be willing to let him comfort you.

17. Enjoy him for who he is.

18. Don’t flip out when your son does something wrong.

19. Pray with your son.

20. Communicate you are confident in his future.

21. Hike together.

22. Appreciate his building creations and scientific experiments.

23. Get ice cream for absolutely no reason at all.

24. Limit the video games and screen-time entertainment.

25. Teach him about sex and sexuality.

26. Serve him plenty of delicious food.

27. Write him a letter.

28. Laugh at his humor.

29. Go on a bike ride together.

30. Think twice before you lecture.

31. Teach him to stand up to bullies.

32. Allow him to build forts inside your house.

33. Help him understand the easy way out is often a mistake.

34. Welcome the transition to manhood.

35. Plan a big trip together—then take it.

36. Fill your son’s mind with inspiring and exciting stories.

37. Show him the importance of honoring his parents.

38. Tell your son how smart you think he is.

39. Be his parent, not his buddy.

40. Patiently answer his questions.

41. Stay up late and watch a movie together.

42. Give him a bigger-than-him job.

43. Respect him as a person.

44. Help him have a compassionate heart.

45. Teach him a new skill.

46. Listen to and encourage his dreams.

47. Teach your son to protect himself from sexual predators.

48. Make your son’s friends feel at home.

49. Invite him into your world.

50. Surprise your son with a spontaneous adventure.

51. Give him real responsibility.

52. Help him learn good manners for future success.

53. Teach him to have confidence in what he believes.

54. Give him permission to take risks.

55. Work on a job together.

56. Let your son inside your life.

57. Embrace his masculinity.

58. Build up your son by what you say.

59. Remember there’s a soft heart under that tough exterior.

60. Be that powerful voice in his life.

61. Encourage him to respect the opinions of others.

62. Spend plenty of time together.

63. Show him how to be resourceful.

64. Consider splurging to do something extra special.

65. Train him to get tough.

66. Invite your son to come alongside you in your spiritual life.

67. Take your son fishing.

68. Start conversations by asking him good questions.

69. Be patient with the maturity process.

70. Encourage your son to play outside.

71. Volunteer together.

72. Encourage those qualities that will bless his future wife.

73. Demonstrate your loyalty to him.

74. Grab your son for a lunch date.

75. Teach him to protect himself from pornography.

76. Purpose to understand his personality.

77. Emphasize the importance of an active lifestyle.

78. Don’t make impossible demands on your son.

79. Tell him, You are a wonderful person.

80. Write little love notes for him.

81. Go to a professional sports event.

82. Guide him in building solid friendships.

83. Surround him with strong role models.

84. Demonstrate your delight in your son.

85. Instruct him on the role of money.

86. Be patient with your son’s energy and drive.

87. Let him know you value his thoughts.

88. Start praying today for his future wife.

89. Communicate you are pleased with him.

90. Put care into looking after his needs.

91. Celebrate his victories.

92. Let your son know it’s okay to cry.

93. Teach your son what to look for in a woman.

94. Be willing to let go when the time comes.

95. Don’t let pushback prevent you from saying what he needs to hear.

96. Fight for him through prayer.

97. Teach him to respect himself.

98. Show him you’re his biggest fan.

99. Tell