Did any of you resolve to spend more time with God this past New Year? So you sit down to read your Bible and realize you don’t remember what you’ve just read? While you’ve been reading your brain has been going over all the many “to-do’s” on your list. It’s not easy quieting our inner [...]
January 19, 2012
Out with the old, in with the new
Perhaps you are one of the many who resolves to make a change in life with the New Year. As the ball drops and the calendar turns, people are able to visualize a new beginning. They are able to walk away from the mistakes of the past or the pieces of themselves that they are [...]
January 9, 2012
Into the Zone
There I was <cue the “Eye of the Tiger” song> waiting to begin the journey to – to – what the heck am I thinking?! A half-marathon? Seriously Molls, now you’ve just gone too far. Maybe I have, but I like it!In April, my best friend and running coach, Samantha, and I are going to [...]
January 2, 2012
Proof I Use to Measure What is True
I’ve had a song spinning in my head since early yesterday morning. In the midst of a sweet, airy song, about loving a girl, It’s you has a lyric that keeps dancing in my mind. “You’re the proof I use to measure what is true.” Do you subscribe to horoscopes? I don’t. First of all, the Bible [...]
December 29, 2011
Maryville Moms Welcomes Molly Kale to Get Fit 2012
Maryville Moms welcomes Molly Kale to the 2012 Get Fit series. She is beautiful inside and out. Her passion for family and fitness flows into all she does. Read on for Molly’s take on fitness, as well as being a good steward to the vessel we’ve been given. It’s not a delusion. It really is talking [...]
December 28, 2011
2012 Get Fit Series
Basking in the glow of the glow of Christmas lights on the eve of December 25th, I took a moment to reflect on 2011. Immediately I realized that 2012 is just around the corner and I need a plan! Off with the lights and down with the tree – this girl as work to do. Maryville [...]
December 24, 2011
Adjust
Adjustments – life is full of them! We can adjust everything from the dial of our radio to the attitude of our heart. Life rarely goes as planned, and adjustments come in handy at such moments.For me, parenting has been one huge adjustment. At times I’ve fought this adjustment. I’ve tried to keep some things [...]
December 23, 2011
Naughty or Nice
Ahhhh, Christmas time… The time of year when we can use the tactic, ”Santa’s watching”, to keep our kids in line. I’m not sure if you personally apply this in your house. I have been coaxed to use it many times, but just can’t seem to. The truth is that I wouldn’t follow through on [...]
December 3, 2011
Exercise May Decrease Brain Function
It’s a been a crap-tacular Saturday. I’m doing this whole Holiday Meltdown 45 Day Challenge, which means that I’m at the gym 5 times a week. I’m not sure if other studies support my hypothesis, so don’t record this statement as fact: Exercise may decrease brain function. This was the plan: Workout, Froyoz, Target, Kroger, [...]
November 24, 2011
Pursuit of Happiness
This time of year seems to bring with it an unmistakable drive for us as women and mothers to provide happy memories for our families. I think it’s safe to say most people want to be happy. But how are we going about our pursuit of happiness? I’m sure we’ve all experienced the anticipation of [...]
November 12, 2011
The Book of Revelation: A Love Story?
The Maryville Moms Friday morning group has spent the last 10 weeks studying the Book of Revelation. (One more week, ladies – I’m so proud of you!) We’re using Here and Now: There and Then videos and books by Beth Moore. I expected to spend a little more time covering the 4 eschatalogical views, but [...]
November 9, 2011
Upcoming Event Reminder: Preschool Enrichment Hour
Mark your calendars. Maryville Moms Preschool Enrichment Hour is scheduled for November 22 at 10 am. Designed for kids ages 2 – 4, join us for stories, crafts, songs and fun. It’s a great opportunity to engage with your little one and meet other moms. RSVP so we know how many to expect. This month, [...]




January 21, 2012
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