by Darlene Schacht | Dec 14, 2010 | Recipes
(Pronounced “portzelchya”) Ingredients 1 Package instant yeast (2T) ½ c. milk ½ c. water 3 c flour 2T Baking Powder ½ tsp salt 1 T & 1 tsp sugar 3 eggs ½ lb raisins ½ lb prunes (cut small) Oil for frying Icing sugar (optional) Procedure Combine milk and water....
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 13, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Worship
“Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man.”~ Author UnknownMy feet crumple the blankets, still holding some of the warmth from last night. The pillows behind me softly welcome my back, and with keys at my fingertips, I...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 11, 2010 | Brides in Training, Engagement, Marriage, Preparing for Marriage, Ruth, Young Love, Your Letters
Dear Darlene, I loved the advice you gave to the young woman in yesterday’s article, “Bride in Training.” So great! Especially the counsel to discuss finances in detail before marriage; my husband and I did not do this very well, and it caused...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 10, 2010 | Brides in Training, Engagement, Marriage, Preparing for Marriage, Young Love, Your Letters
Dear Darlene,My boyfriend and I are talking about getting married next December. No proposal or ring yet, but he’s dropped hints that it’s coming. I don’t have any reference for biblical womanhood, I mean I have read the Bible on these topics, and books and blogs...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 9, 2010 | Christmas, Scripture, Scripture Tags
Liken to wise men who journeyed in search of the Christ Child that very first Christmas morn, I pray that I too will seek Him in all that I do–laying each humble offering at the feet of His throne. Will you join me in worship this Christmas?You are loved by an...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 8, 2010 | Housekeeping, Marriage, Motherhood, Your Letters
This past week I was corresponding with a reader named Meghann. Meghann and her husband met when they were merely twelve years old, and after living in different countries for a while, God brought them back together. Their love story is a beautiful one of a young...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 7, 2010 | Recipes
This makes a large batch of meatballs that can be frozen to use as needed.Bake 350°F 25 – 30 min.Ingredients:4 lbs. ground beef4 medium eggs¼ cup Italian salad dressing (my secret weapon!)4 small cans tomato paste2 packs dry onion soup2 cups crushed “Vegetable Thin”...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 6, 2010 | Housekeeping, Organization
Walk into my mom’s house at anytime and it will be spotless. You can open any drawer or look in her laundry room and it will also be tidy. When it comes to being domestic, my mom takes home the blue ribbon on any given day. She can whip up a meal for 25 people...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 2, 2010 | Blogging, Grace, Writing, Your Letters
Note: For those of you who aren’t aware. I am the founder and former editor of Christian Women Online Magazine. Joy Forney mentions it in her letter below. After writing my response, I thought it might be nice to copy you in on our correspondence, so that I...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 1, 2010 | Hope, Marriage, Patience, Your Letters
Dear Darlene,I just turned 39 in October; I’m single, never been married, nor have I ever had a baby.I came close to getting married once back in 1997. He wasn’t a Christian but was a very nice guy, however he made bad choices and had a baby with someone...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 30, 2010 | Recipes
Bake 350°F 30 – 40 min.Ingredients:1 lb. Pork sausageBreadcrumbs from one loaf of bread (cube and toast in the oven)1 Onion (diced)1 pinch of ginger1 T sageSalt and Pepper to taste1 diced Celery stalk1 c turkey broth or water*Don’t tell my mom, but I also add a...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 24, 2010 | Children, Christian Living, Motherhood, Prayer, Thanksgiving
When my children bow their heads to pray, they look as though they are expecting God to tiptoe into the room, put a balloon on the floor, and then pop it with the nearest pin. The faithful anticipation I witness in the clasp of their tiny hands warms my heart,...
