I love how practical the Word of God is. Today’s reading landed me on one of those extremely practical, everyday sort of precepts: If you want a good night’s sleep, you need a good God. And fortunately, we have one. Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who… Read More
What do you do? What is your vocation? I chose those words carefully because I realize many of us would get stumped by “what is your career?” or “what do you do for a living?” simply because we don’t get paid much or anything for what we do. Also, many of us get paid for doing one thing, but we’d… Read More
I’ve heard Beth Moore say on several occasions that becoming a parent was the most soul-baring, soul-invasive event that she has ever experienced. I think she even talked about how “exposed” she felt as a new mom. I can’t really relate to that. I’m not even really sure what she’s talking about. Maybe I’m just not that deep. But I… Read More
In line with my decision to live a more purposeful 2011, I’ve decided to make a major change in my blogging this year. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I feel like I’ve lost my way a little on my blog in recent months. I’ve lost my passion, my direction, my commitment level, … my voice. I hear that… Read More
I spent a good part of my day yesterday gathering up dates that have already been planned for next year and marking them down in my new 2011 Mary Engelbreit Engagement Calendar. It’s been my calendar of choice for about 8 years running. I’m not usually one for writing down resolutions (or even making resolutions), but I do seem to… Read More
Last week I noticed a dark, purple spot on top of a couple of my toes on my left foot. Who knows how the bruise got there — I’m constantly running into things, bumping into things, and even dropping things on my feet. My favorite thing to run into is the foot board of my bed which we’ve had for… Read More