Encouragement—death and life are truly in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death.” The stakes are high. Your words can speak life, or your words can speak death. Our tongues can build others up, or they can tear them down. Webster defines
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We’re Changing Lives in Tanzania! Meet Paulina!
In early 2020, we shared the exciting news that Mary & Martha is embarking on a new initiative with our longtime partner Compassion International to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name in Tanzania. After much prayer and conversations with the wonderful team at Compassion, we made the decision to join Compassion and one of
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Power of the Printed Page
The printed page transcends all the busyness we have been consumed by in the past. Seize this moment to put down your phones, shut off social media for an hour, hold a good book in your hand, run your fingers over the pages, hug it close to your chest, and then read… read the words that will usher in hope, joy, love, laughter, and encouragement. Read truth!
Read MoreMother’s Day
Being a Godly Mother is getting up every day, desperate for God’s love and forgiveness in my life. It is about being “transformed” by the daily renewal of my mind, my thoughts, and my actions through spending time with Him. It is about knowing Him and His character. It is about doing the Motherhood thing for Him and only for Him.
Read MoreFaith Over Fear
“Fear…It connotes a lifetime of struggle for almost everyone.” Lisa Stillwell, author of Faith over Fear 100 Days Devotional Journal, states. “No.”
Read MoreReleasing Children From Poverty in Jesus’ Name in Tanzania!
Heading into a new decade and inspired by the incredible experience of the Bibles for Rwanda campaign, I feel called to consider our partnership with Compassion in an even bigger way. I think it’s time to take our relationship to the next level. I want Mary & Martha to be invested in something transformational, something that will serve these children and their children for generations to come.
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