Boys love toys! Some of their favorites are racecars, robots, and rockets. And (according to kids) the louder, faster, and crazier the toy, the better!

As a dad, you probably don’t play with toy dinosaurs anymore, but you just might have a big-boy toy like a motorcycle or boat.

It’s fine to enjoy toys. They can even be a way of connecting with your son. But don’t let toys consume your time and attention.

C.S. Lewis said, “All these toys were never intended to possess my heart. My true good is in another world, and my only real treasure is Christ.”

Teach your son that even more amazing than the most extraordinary toy is the Lord Jesus. He, alone, can bring true happiness and joy into our lives.

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