A Time to Serve Others

An elderly person with short gray hair sits in a wheelchair on a cobblestone path, wearing a dark patterned shirt. They are surrounded by lush green foliage and quaint houses, basking in the soft, sunny ambiance that seems to serve as a serene backdrop.

Well, this probably finds you at a time where you are “done” homeschooling, but there is still much of the semester left. Maybe you’re “done” cooking and preparing every single meal for your family. Perhaps, you are just exhausted and the only place you can find rest is if you lock yourself in the bathroom…

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A.C.T.S. – Imagine

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

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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The Gift of Service

Close-up of woolen socks and a cozy mug with a knitted sleeve, set against a softly blurred background of warm, glowing lights. This inviting scene evokes comfort and warmth, making it the perfect gift for any occasion.

A friend of mine, a young mom with three children, wanted to find a way to serve others over the holidays. A number of wonderful options were available online throughout the community but weren’t exactly what she had in mind. She and her husband had chosen a to adopt a family through their church but…

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