Little Authors and Illustrators

By Becky | February 6, 2024
Little Authors and Illustrators

Reading books with children is fabulous! From developing pre-reading skills to enjoying family time, books are wonderful tools. Creating books is terrific too, with kids as the authors and illustrators. Use imagination and creativity to add personally “published” books to your families library with these ideas. Have your child dictate a story to you. Read…

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Fanciful Food for Playtime

By Becky | November 12, 2020
A plate featuring felt toy food, like a hamburger with pickles and fries, perfectly captures the essence of "Fanciful Food for Playtime." Text displaying "FaithFirstParent.com" is cleverly overlaid on the image.

Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Enjoy this darling idea for fanciful food for playtime to make playtime fanciful, artistic, and memorable. Watch for more ideas in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends!  Grandma Ginny’s Gift Years ago, Grandma…

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Raising a CREATIVE Kid

By Becky | February 5, 2020
A section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling vividly portrays biblical scenes with numerous human figures in dynamic poses. Reflecting a masterpiece that could inspire raising a creative kid, the central panel reveals the iconic moment of God reaching out to touch Adam's hand in the Creation of Adam.

Raising a CREATIVE Kid When Scott and I were in the Sistine Chapel, the art of Michelangelo and Bottichelli took my breath away. The attention to detail, the color, and the time commitment in creating these magnificent frescoes make for an unbelievably beautiful work of art. And Michelangelo climbed up scaffolding and painted flat on…

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An Imprint of Faith

By Becky | January 19, 2018
A person stands as if on a road trip of the soul, eyes closed, arms raised under dramatic lighting against a dark background. The words "REVEAL THE GOLD" shine above them, while "LIBBY JOHN" is elegantly placed in the bottom right corner.

Friends, I’d like you to meet wife, mom, and creative artist Libby John. Her words of hope and love will warm your heart. Libby’s faithfulness in prayer will inspire you. xoBecky Being a parent is a challenging job, no matter what stage your family is in. I am constantly questioning or doubting myself, wondering, “What…

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An Artistic Labor of Love: Laura Mulliken

By Becky | February 26, 2014
A hand-painted canvas captures a serene scene with a bird perched in a tree amid blooming flowers. The text, "Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10," is lovingly inscribed in black letters, infusing the artwork with tranquility and divine reassurance.

This post is all about light shining through artistic endeavors. My friend, Laura Mulliken, is a mixed media artist who glorifies God through her work. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces, reflecting faith in the Creator of all. Be blessed by Laura’s words and her special labor of love. xoBecky YOU are created in the likeness of…

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MOM is the Best Title of All

By Becky | May 1, 2013
The image showcases a heartfelt handwritten note on brown paper, saying "I LOVE YOU MOM" in bold black paint, adorned with two hearts—one solid black and the other outlined in black with a vibrant red interior.

This month it’s All About Mom! The mothers in our lives, biological, step, adoptive, foster, grand, in-law, godmothers, and second mothers are all celebrated on May 12th, Mother’s Day. I have to say, MOM is my all time favorite title. It’s simple, sweet, and I share it with millions of other women. I wouldn’t trade it for the…

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