About Us
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Read about how this business started and click on the names to learn more about each family member.
Our story
We are a family of Christians devoted to the Lord, who all have individual talents and gifts that God has given us. We decided to use those in making a family business whilst trying to reach the world with the truth of the Gospel.
Being self-employed, the idea of a family business is something Jonathan & Lydia have thought of often throughout their marriage. Finding what was right for the family was a little more challenging. We have tried different service-oriented ideas ranging from survival/preparedness, and urban farming to dietary catering. But the production of handcrafted products is the one that seemed best to flow out of talents of each member of the family.
The idea of the business came fairly naturally out of the interests of the different members of our family and our desire to work together as a family. But we believe that the idea really has come from the Lord working in each of us. As we have sought His direction, we have prayed that He would guide us into what He desired us to do.
This development is fairly recent. Some of us started developing our crafts as recently as 2015 while others have been involved in their craft for many years. We officially started developing FGG Designs in 2016 and are still in our initial stages of growth.
We are thankful to the Lord that He has allowed us to move to a place out of the city, where we can all enjoy the blessings of the country, fresh air and a more relaxed lifestyle.
It takes a lot of hard work and a definite trust in God to help us and guide us in this endeavor.
One of the reasons we decided to develop products over services is because you can make and sell products anywhere. One is not bound by location or clients, especially with the advantages of internet. We grew up living in the country and small towns. Living in a city, especially the LA area, had its advantages and disadvantages but we are country folk at heart and are grateful that the Lord has seen fit to move us back to the country. We love our new home here in Thompson Falls, Montana!
As individuals, we appreciate the artisan crafts and enjoy being a part of the growing community of artisans that are promoting these arts that were the building stones of many civilizations before us. Having lived in an environment and culture that is rushed and hectic, it has actually been relaxing to be able to use our hands and minds in a manner that would be considered more primitive in this world of technology. Even though in many ways it can be more intense in labor and time, it is very rewarding.