It’s been a “But God” week for me. And that’s not a shameless plug for the book; it’s a fact! The Crud I don’t know if I had “the crud” or a massive migraine, but last Saturday (dawn to dusk…
From Crud, Crying, and Cringing to Christmas Shopping!


It’s been a “But God” week for me. And that’s not a shameless plug for the book; it’s a fact! The Crud I don’t know if I had “the crud” or a massive migraine, but last Saturday (dawn to dusk…

There are a gazillion blogs available at the touch of your fingertips. That’s why I appreciate that you take the time to read Petals from the Basket. Because you keep reading, I keep writing. Because what you want to read…

Pastors, spiritual leaders, church small group organizers, etc. Just a loving tip from one of many whose house doesn’t have a spouse—because I’ve seen it more often than not over the last five years [and I truthfully, therefore, refer to…

My precious friend Amy calls it carpet-smelling prayer. In Luke 5:12 (NASB), the Bible uses the idea of “falling on your face” before the Lord in prayer: “While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man…

Just for fun, here’s a free printable 2015 calendar for your refrigerator, notebook, or desk! You have been such an encouragement and blessing to me that I thought it would be fun to give you a little surprise “thank-you” gift…