by Darlene Schacht | Aug 8, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In 1 Samuel 30 we read a story about David and 400 of his men who went out to fight the Amalekites, while 200 of them stayed behind. The Bible tells us that David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken from Judah, including his two wives. After...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives I’ve known Terri for most of my life, but it’s only been in the past few years that I’ve really gotten to know her. Our families were friends, but not so much her and I until a few years ago. Now she’s my person. I know...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 2, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
The Bible says, Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV) Trading the wisdom of God for our own can be a little tricky and fearful at times....
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 31, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives It was my son’s sixth birthday. The only one of his 29 birthdays I’ve missed. Since I was home with our newborn that day, Michael and his brother offered to host the party of eight. Eight energetic kids on the loose and full of sugar...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 28, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Do you know what I love about rainy days in July? They come and they go. The clouds don’t seem to hang around as long as they do in June. The clouds roll in, and just as quickly as they got here, they’re gone. So it is with life, even in our darkest...