by Darlene Schacht | Sep 28, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives Straight out of high school, my first job was in retail. I was a pretty good cashier back in the day. I remembered all of my codes, made a point to smile often, and handled the cash fairly well. Customers, on the other hand, weren’t always...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 25, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In 2 Corinthians 4:7 we read, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay.” And why do we have this treasure? Paul finishes the thought by saying, “to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” What he’s talking...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 19, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In Daniel Chapter 3, we find the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Daniel’s friends, who courageously followed the Lord regardless of the fact that it could very well cost them their lives. Because they refused to bow down to the king’s idol, they...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 16, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Think about the things that you are facing today or this week. Maybe something is worrying you or keeping you up at night. You might wonder how you’ll get through it or where you’ll find the strength to do what needs to be done. It’s important in these situations to...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 13, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives In Luke Chapter 15, we find the parable of The Prodigal Son. As I read, I can’t help but notice the polarized attitudes of the two brothers. One came to understand the power of grace, after he understood the depth of his sin. He knew where...
