Maryville Moms

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement needful to obtain peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes that wounded Him we are healed and made whole. –Isaiah 53:5 (AMP)This whole section of Scripture is a prophecy about what Jesus would [...]

Conversation with children is always interesting.  Tall-tales, hilarious mispronunciation, and unabashed honesty are just a few things that might come up.  If it’s your own child, or one that is comfortable with you, it’s a pretty sure bet that the conversation will never be one-sided.  In fact in our house, we are sometimes caught in [...]

He who believes in Me as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow continuously springs and rivers of living water. –John 7:38 Take a moment and mentally picture a spring bubbling up and flowing out into a river or stream.  That is a picture of the Holy Spirit in you, if you [...]

Some days doesn’t it seem as if it would take an army to do all the things we need to do?  Doing it all with dignity and grace requires nothing short of superpowers.  The true title of this article should be Supermom/wife/business woman/financial caretaker/friend/housekeeper/chef/playmate/chauffeur… Tweak the list to your particular situation, but I’m sure you [...]

And whosoever . . . gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water . . . Matthew 10:42 Wouldn’t it be nice to serve God by handing out glasses of cold water? That’s a job I could handle, or at least I used to think so, until God placed me [...]

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Who has time to be still?  Perhaps upon waking you’re in a dash to get everybody fed, dressed, and out the door for school and work.  Back at home, there is laundry to fold, meals to cook, floors to wash.  Let’s not forgot your volunteer [...]

Sometimes I wish I spoke less.  You see, I am a talker.  Many times that is a good thing.  Uncomfortable party that needs an ice breaker- I’m on it.  Teacher or speaker poses a question- I usually have a response to get things rolling.  There is value in being able to speak up, but sometimes it is important [...]