To be Compassionate? What does it mean to be compassionate? This word shows up many times in the Old and the New Testament. The Greek definition of compassion is to be moved in the inward parts-the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Now I am no doctor, but I know this list of ?inward parts? are the vital organs. No one lives without a heart, lungs, a liver or their kidneys. These play a crucial role in our vitality, our life, literally. So … [Read more...] about To Be Compassionate
This Is The Table…
This is the table that is before the Lord. Ezekiel 41:22 NIV This is the centerpiece of the home, the place we gather and regroup, the resting spot for elbows, the day?s mail, coffee cups, and tired souls. This is the heart of things that matter most, the place where conversations start and we make time to listen, the welcome home? how was your day??cookies and milk together spot. This is the table that is before the Lord?and surrounded … [Read more...] about This Is The Table…
What is Mary & Martha?
So what is Mary & Martha? Well we are a company made up of independent business owners, women just like you who want some extra income, a night out from the kiddos, and a ministry. We call it living in the and: Business & Ministry! We exist to empower women to live life together. Whether that?s working alongside others in this business, or hosting a home party, or using our products as solutions to bring people into your home; it?s … [Read more...] about What is Mary & Martha?
Thank you for being… YOU!
Embrace YOUR Place! Your place. Not someone else?s, but yours. You have a unique role to play. Maybe part of that role involves this company, headquartered in the corner of the Natural state, where fried Twinkies, corn dogs & duelies are just a part of daily life! Yes, right in the middle of the Bible belt, Mary & Martha came to life. And we are committed to embracing our place in the Direct Selling Industry and the Kingdom industry! … [Read more...] about Thank you for being… YOU!
Where Are You… Hospitality?
Where are you? Hospitality? You aren?t at the local bookstore. All I can find is cookbooks: lots and lots of cookbooks and a tiny section on etiquette. I was also directed by a very helpful clerk to DIY and decorating magazines. When I google you, Hospitality, I get images/websites for hotels and restaurants. Don?t get me wrong, cooking and creating an environment sets the stage for hospitality, but if an alien (not that I believe in those, … [Read more...] about Where Are You… Hospitality?
Pewter Keys & Mason Jars
We all have those special friends that demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit in the way they live. They're those friends who lift you up by showing gentleness & kindness, or goodness & love. When someone demonstrates the Fruits of the Spirit, it comes from within and requires no recognition, because it is simply a result of walking with Jesus. But wouldn't it be nice to encourage your friends by giving them a little reminder of how the … [Read more...] about Pewter Keys & Mason Jars