Are you Trustworthy?

By Becky | March 12, 2024
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Are you worthy of another’s trust? Are your kids trustworthy? Trustworthiness and confidentiality are vital to good relationships. Ephesians 4:29 is a great place to begin when discussing trustworthiness and confidentiality with your kids. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according…

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Get Yourself Some Girlfriends, Godly Girlfriends

By Becky | July 15, 2021
Four women stand in a field of tall grass, facing away from the camera, forming heart shapes with their hands. The text reads, "Get Yourself Some Godly Girlfriends" and "FaithFirstParent.com" above and below the group.

Mom, do you have an inner circle of Jesus-loving, godly girlfriends? If not, I highly recommend pursuing relationships where you can be transparent, authentic, and vulnerable. Choose friends that value you as divinely created, blessed, and precious in God’s eyes. I love my inner circle fiercely. My prayer warrior girlfriends have seen me at my best…

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Connection Builds Executive Function

By Becky | May 6, 2020
Two children sit on a blue rug, playing with colorful alphabet blocks as an adult's hand helps arrange them. This connection builds executive function in their young minds. The children are dressed in casual, light-colored clothing.

Connection builds executive function in young children. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills we want our kids to master. Research has determined children excel with secure attachments. Unconditional love and the knowledge the parent will be supportive in all circumstances enables a child to be confident and better handle challenges in…

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7 Gifts of Eternal Love for Our Kids

By Becky | January 22, 2019
Two babies in white onesies lie on a soft, textured white blanket, surrounded by a circular arrangement of red flowers. One baby has an arm around the other, embodying one of the 7 Gifts of Eternal Love. Viewed from above, the scene conveys warmth and affection.

We give our kids so many things, material things. How about giving gifts to your children that will last a lifetime, eternal gifts? 7 Eternal Gifts of Love on Valentine’s Day ❤Unconditional Love Loving through the difficult times, accepting others as they are created, and forgiving when necessary shows children they are valued and loved.…

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Ruby the Foster Dog by Jimmy Wayne

By Becky | February 7, 2018
Cover of "Ruby the Foster Dog" by Jimmy Wayne. It captures the essence of a road trip, showing a person with a backpack and a dog in a rocky landscape, both facing away. The title shines in bold yellow letters against a red backdrop.

Jimmy Wayne, best-selling author and award-winning country music recording artist, was the keynote speaker at a Tree House Women of Hope event I attended a couple of years ago. At the luncheon, Jimmy shared his experience as a foster child and his passion to help children in the foster care system. His story was heartbreaking.…

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With All Your Soul: 8 Ways to Love the Lord

By Becky | May 14, 2014
An open book with glasses resting on its pages, the small, highlighted text seems to whisper to the soul. Set on a dark wooden surface, soft lighting infuses a warm, contemplative atmosphere.

  My husband’s grandmother passed away recently. At the service, Scott’s brother-in-law who’s a pastor, spoke of Grandma Alice’s witness to her family. Grandma Alice loved Jesus. She was sure of God’s love, forgiveness, and gift of eternal life in Christ… loving God with all her soul, devoting her life to his work, living according to his…

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