Appreciating the USA

By Becky | June 15, 2022
An American flag waves against a clear blue sky, celebrating and appreciating the USA. With the text "Appreciating the USA" above, find inspiration at "FaithFirstParent.com" and "FaithfulGrandparenting.com.

Do your grandchildren love this country, the United States of America? Many young people are taught to find fault with the history and especially the founding of our nation instead of appreciating who we are as a nation. Division and animosity are at an all time high. Even within families, this division produces pain and…

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Thankful Hearts Prepare

By Becky | November 6, 2013
A thankful person holds a framed sign with the words "GIVE. THANKS." against a backdrop of blurred grassy fields and trees, suggesting a serene outdoor setting.

The forecast is for snow, three to five inches! Yes, I’m totally excited. While many consider the sloppy weather a nuisance, I love it…especially the first snow of the season. It sets my eyes and heart on the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. With my eldest son away at college, I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving even…

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More Than Just a Thank You Note

By Becky | November 6, 2011
A heartfelt "THANK YOU" crafted from wooden blocks, with a bright yellow heart nestled between the words, set against a pristine white background.

I remember leaving the mall one day when my two boys were little. They both ran ahead to open the door for me. We had been working on manners and acts of kindness. Another shopper hurried past me through the open door. Rather than expressing her appreciation, she scowled, “You don’t need to open the…

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