by Darlene Schacht | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
LOOKING FOR THE TABLE OF CONTENTS? Click here Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 5 This week our study took us to to the book of Judges, and the incredible story of Gideon. We’re all like Gideon at times, hiding out from the enemy, afraid to face our fears and...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Embracing God’s Power This week’s Reading: Judge 6 & 7 The following is an excerpt from Chapter 5 of Slaying Giants Looking at Judges Chapter 6 this week, I can’t help but smile as I look at the title God...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
LOOKING FOR THE TABLE OF CONTENTS? Click here Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 4 This week our study took us to Acts Chapter 9 where we read a story about Ananias and Saul (also known as Paul). I’ve had days when I step out in fear. Not to the extent that Ananias...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Ask Yourself, Do I Love Him? This week’s Reading: Acts Chapter 9 The following is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of Slaying Giants Elisabeth Elliott is well-known among Evangelical Christians, as one of the bravest souls...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 3 While I was writing this chapter, I was reminded of a time when my children were young and we lived in a charming old home with a postage-stamp yard. During the ten years we lived in that...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here If I Perish, I PerishExcerpts and Thoughts from Chapter 3 This week’s Reading: Esther 3-4 & 2 Samuel 10 If you remember the story of Esther, you might remember this verse from Chapter four: For if you remain...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 2 Do you ever have one of those days when you feel like the weight of the world is too heavy to bear? I had a summer like that. Michael was diagnosed with cancer, and we were dealing with...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Faith in His PowerExcerpts and Thoughts from Chapter 2 This week’s Reading: Numbers 14 & Matthew 14 As you read numbers chapter 14 this week, notice what Caleb says in verse 9: Only rebel not ye against...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 1 This week, we talked about fear, and how fear can keep us from doing the right thing. As I got to thinking about that, I realized that I tend to use the word “stress” as an...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Looking for the table of contents? Click here Learning to LeanExcerpts and Thoughts from Chapter 1 This week’s Reading: 1 Samuel 17 & Numbers 13 Giants come in many forms. They may be spiritual, mental, physical, or financial. They might be a person, or they...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 28, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Have you ever considered the fact that maybe instead of changing the world around you, God wants to transform the heart within you? Maybe that one thing you fear is designed to keep you grounded and focused on Christ. Maybe it’s there to show you the life-changing...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
This post contains affiliate links Slaying Giants: Finding Your Courage and Conquering Fear I’m excited to finally announce our next Bible study, “Slaying Giants: Finding Your Courage and Conquering Fear.” I’ve had this on my heart for about two...
