by Darlene Schacht | May 4, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Yesterday I made a decision to step up my game and join in with the Conqueror Challenge. So far, so fun! I’m starting with the Giza Pyramids Virtual Walk, which is 46mi (75km). Along the way they’ll be sending me post cards, and when I finally complete the...
by Darlene Schacht | May 2, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In John Chapter 8 we read a story that illustrates God’s compassion and grace. As we examine the scripture, notice this lesson is not an abuse of God’s grace, but rather it’s a proper use of His grace. Hoping to trap Him in a technicality regarding Levitical law, the...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 29, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
My husband likes to take things slow. He likes to think things through and give it time. He doesn’t proceed until every detail is planned. I’m the opposite. When I get an idea I jump on it–today. I don’t need weeks to get my ducks in order, I...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 26, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives Submission is a powerful choice. It’s a willful and deliberate one that we make for the Lord. Our flesh wants nothing more than to be in control, to win every argument, and to put ourselves first. The act of submission however, calls us to...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 25, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I heard it loud and clear. For the first time this year, I heard the crack of thunder, and saw the lightning that followed behind. We weren’t sure if we’d be getting another snow storm, or if it was finally warm enough to be rain. All we knew was that a...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 21, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I’m a note-taker. From as far back as I can remember I’ve been scribbling words into my notebooks at church. The thing is that most of these notes don’t make all that much sense to me now. They’re little more than a bunch of disconnected...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 19, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In Philippians chapter four, Paul writes: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 18, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
We went to a restaurant for my birthday yesterday. Ten of us sat around the table at our favorite Mexican hot spot, eating chips and sipping iced tea. We don’t have too many Mexican restaurants out here, so sitting down with chips and salsa is a rare experience...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 13, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
We’re bracing for a Winter storm–in Spring. The news channels are calling it “The Storm of the Decade.” They’re telling us to expect high winds and anywhere from 12 to 20 inches of snow. Highways are closing in advance and schools are...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Roots give us the foundation we need to stand strong. Joyful in both good times and bad. Loving and gentle with difficult people. Having a peace that passes all understanding when the bottom falls out. The faithful ones are grounded by roots that run deep. The Bible...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Anytime I’m feeling stressed out, I roll up my sleeves and I organize. I straighten my desk, I clean up the pantry, I throw out old clothes… and if I’m really stressed out, I get into the drawers. I’ve come to realize that it’s a matter...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 4, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I received a sweet gift from a friend today. The girl who lives with us walked over to me with a green plastic bag and said, “I’m cleaning your car, and I don’t want you to say ‘no.’ I know you’ve been stressed out lately, and so I...
