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
Have you encountered any fools lately? I know, I know. The Bible teaches us to beware of calling other people fools. Unfortunately we either seem to ere on one side or another of that command. Either we think that means we’re going to be zapped immediately if we dare label anyone a fool and so we tiptoe around the fools… Read More
I’m still amazed that God sent His Son Jesus into this world so many years ago. What a God! What a Savior! What a plan…for you and me. Without Him we are hopeless, helpless, heading for hell. With Him we are full of hope, healed, and heading for eternity in Heaven…with Him. Praise God! He has come into this world…. Read More
Have you noticed how much your celebration of Christmas has changed over the years? You go from hunting through your own stocking in search of chocolate and trinkets to filling your baby’s stocking with a rattle and a pair of baby socks. You progress from shopping at Toys R Us and Gap Kids to perusing the pricey goods at Best… Read More