A.C.T.S.- Grow

By Becky | July 24, 2013
An open book with gently fluttering pages is centered against a dark background. The pages glow softly, their illuminated text fostering an atmosphere where ideas grow and flourish, creating a focused, serene ambiance.

The past three weeks have been spent discussing safety and kids. But can we really keep our kids safe? Do we really want them to be safe all the time? Taking risks can be good for kids to build confidence and experience new activities. My ministry partner, Lori Wildenberg, has sage advice for all parents…

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A.C.T.S. – Imagine

By Becky | June 19, 2013
Imagine a bustling outdoor food stall where a person in an orange shirt and blue gloves expertly serves steaming noodles into a takeout container. Other trays of delicious food sit nearby, while the lively crowd blurs in the background.

Last month we began the Adventures in Odyssey service challenge A.C.T.S., A Call to Serve.  This month we are continuing on with the Summer of Service A.C.T.S. blog tour by focusing on IMAGINATION. How can your family serve others using the gifts and talents God has provided? As our boys have grown, Scott and I have…

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A.C.T.S.- Serving Others

By Becky | May 15, 2013

Moms (and dads) spend a lot of time training children to see the needs of others and then step in to help. This has been the topic of many blog posts, both here on Faith First Parent and 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting. My most recent post, How Can I Help You?, gave ideas for serving both in…

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