In many ways, this is one of the most uncomfortable blog posts I’ve written in my three years at Petals from the Basket. And that’s probably the reason I’ve put off writing it for at least two of those three…
A New Study in Proverbs!
There’s a new study in Proverbs launching today on Amazon and CreateSpace! This book, titled The Words of the Wise, was published posthumously. The author of this material, Dr. Ben Strohbehn, entered into the presence of his Lord early in 2015, after…
Grandma Helps You Prepare for the Empty Nest
Dear Grandma, My oldest graduates from high school this year, and in the next five years my other two children will be leaving home as well. I have such conflicted feelings and emotions on this. First off, I realize that…
My Internal Compass…Revisited
This is one of those weeks when I am trying to mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually regroup—and have fun doing so. So I’m taking it easy on myself and setting realistic expectations (instead of my usual desire to proverbially build…
Trust
Trust is earned. God has earned it. When He says He will, He does. When He says He won’t, He doesn’t. When He says, “always,” He means it. When He says, “trust me,” you can! “Trust in the Lord with…