by Darlene Schacht | Oct 10, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Ask Christians what the happiest book in the Bible is, and most of them will tell you it’s Philippians. One look at the book, and you start to notice the words “joy” and “rejoice” sprinkled throughout. Paul is optimistic about a difficult...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 7, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Before we get into today’s devotional… some of you have asked about our next Bible study and so I wanted to let you know where we are with that. We will be having one, and it won’t be too much longer. I finished writing it this week, I’m now...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Back in the day, we didn’t have all that much when it came to television. For years, we had three channels on a black and white TV with “rabbit ears” that we had to adjust. By the mid 70s, we got to watch Charlton Heston raising his rod and parting the sea in full...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 3, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Some days it seems like our problems are long past the point of repair. Other days it feels like the journey ahead is out of our hands. And it is, which is why we all need to lean on the One Who is paving the way. The One Who knows what tomorrow will bring. The One...
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...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 11, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
We all struggle with courage. There’s the one voice that tells us to do what is right, and then there’s another voice, that tells us to do what feels right. “Take the easy road,” it says. “Walk away before you get hurt.” “Don’t share your faith, or you might lose a...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 9, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Hebrews 11 is often referred to as “The Wall of Faith.” It’s there we find men and women like Abraham and Sarah, David, Moses, and Enoch. We see faithful servants who did what it took to stay true to their faith. One look at the life of Samson, and you might wonder...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 7, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
There’s something about Peter that intrigues me. Maybe it’s the fact that he’s so eager to serve, or perhaps it’s because he’s so personable. I see a man who loves much, but sometimes his heart runs faster than his head. He reminds me of...
