Writing Your Life Story

By Becky | January 9, 2023
A fountain pen rests on an open spiral notebook with lined pages, ready to capture your life story. The text "Writing Your Life Story" graces the top, while "FaithFirstParent.com" and "FaithfulGrandparenting.com" anchor the bottom against a wooden background.

Writing your life story is a gift for your children, grandchildren, and generations to come. Jeff Baker is an expert on this topic. I hope his blog post gets you thinking about how you can bless your family by sharing your story. xoBecky Writing Your Life Story If you are like me, you cherish those…

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Faith Travels: Oberammergau

By Becky | July 13, 2022
A group of four people poses for a selfie in front of a building with a large poster for "Oberammergau 2022." The building, crowned with a cross, exudes an air of faith and tradition. Text on the image reads "Faith Travels: Oberammergau.

The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany is a terrific faith travel destination for families. Attending the play with my family was the highlight of our trip to Europe in July. And the history of the play is beautiful. Since 1633, the people of this small village have stayed true their forefather’s pledge to honor God…

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The Christmas Snowflake Tradition

By Becky | December 9, 2021
Close-up of a green wreath adorned with sparkling crystal snowflake ornaments. Bold red text across the top reads "The Christmas Snowflake Tradition" with a web URL below.

    Snowflakes are indicative of Christmas in Minnesota. For a snow lover, a white Christmas is of the utmost importance! My family’s Christmas snowflake tradition fills my heart with love, light, and snowflakes. Traditions bind families together, creating and maintaining connections to the past, especially Christmas traditions. This time of year, we often return…

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Fostering Kid Friendships

By Becky | August 14, 2013
A boy and girl lie on the grass, facing the camera. The boy wears a plaid shirt, and the girl is in a light dress with a leaf covering part of her face. Their heads are close, surrounded by autumn leaves—a picture of youthful friendships captured in nature’s embrace.

I’ll never forget my son’s first day in kindergarten. He hopped off the bus, pumped his little arms in the air, and announced, “I have a new best friend!” What a relief for both of us! He and his new BF rode the bus side-by-side everyday, played together on the playground, and sat next to…

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