Posts Tagged ‘serving’
Requests from Grandchildren
This post reflects the desire to come alongside a grandchild to encourage faith with prayer and financial means. The response to a grandchild’s request is one of thoughtfulness and love. A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof for sharing his thoughts and experiences. xoBecky This past year, my wife and I have received a…
Read MoreA.C.T.S. – Imagine
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…
Read MoreA.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…
Read MoreHow Can I Help You?
When I’m offered assistance I feel cared for, don’t you? Whether it’s my boys, husband or the kid bagging groceries, it’s really nice to have help. Life is a little sweeter when you don’t have to do the heavy lifting alone. Jesus came to serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:28). We can do likewise.…
Read MoreFood for the Body & Soul
In my house, food talks. With three men, my husband and two teenagers, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Feeding their bodies well is important to me. Feeding their souls is imperative. The two have come together often in how we serve others who are hurting or less fortunate. As parents, Scott and…
Read MoreThe Gift of Service
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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