by Darlene Schacht | Dec 24, 2010 | Christmas
Twinkling lights woven through branches of green light up our home, transforming what used to be one family’s sitting room into a forest of of wonder and hope. Every branch and every needle calls us to partake in the beauty of worship, while thoughts rest on the...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 22, 2010 | Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence
Join me on “Girl Talk” as I join host, Marlo Boux to share my personal testimony of the abuse that occurred in my first marriage.I talk about how the abuse first started, the horrible abuse that marked our first Christmas, and how I finally broke free. Now...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 20, 2010 | Home Church, Unity, Your Letters
Dear Darlene, I have been enjoying your blog. I read your post about communion tonight and have a question. Do you home church? Is this in addition to the communion service at church? Thanks,TheresaBeing Refined as SilverDear Theresa, Perceptive question. We home...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 19, 2010 | Communion, Recipes
Breaking bread with our guests in the celebration of communion holds some of the most intimate times we’ve shared with friends. I love it when my friends and I head into the kitchen to bake bread, while the men fellowship in the other room. I’ve never made...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 17, 2010 | Acceptance, Esther, Love, Marriage, Respect
There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in – that we do it to God, to Christ, and that’s why we try to do it as beautifully as possible.~ Mother TeresaI...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 16, 2010 | Engagement, Hope, Storms, Trials, Your Letters
“Faith is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark.”~Rabindranath TagoreDear Darlene,I found your blog through my friend Gina Smith’s blog “Chats With an Old Lady.” THANK YOU! For bringing a piece, a place of beauty to my desk!I too treasure...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 14, 2010 | Children, Christmas, Your Letters
Dear Darlene,I agree with your last post about the schools (and just about everywhere else) leaving Jesus out of the celebration of Christmas.It’s a very sad indication of where we are heading when we cannot even sing Christmas songs at our “holiday”...
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...
