by Darlene Schacht | Apr 21, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
I went back to the book of Ezra tonight. If you remember, a few weeks back we talked about Ezra chapter 4 where we saw the Israelites rebuilding the temple of God, and the enemy trying to stop them. We saw how accusations were brought before the king and how...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 20, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Reading through Deuteronomy, I get to the part where Moses is nearing the end of his mission. He’ll soon be stepping down and handing the lead over to Joshua. Before he does, however he makes one final plea for obedience in Chapter 4, verse 2, “Keep the...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 18, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
If you would have told me 25 years ago that I’d be a writer one day, I would have denied that profusely. I failed grade 12 English, I could barely make my way through a book (unless it had pictures), and my grammar was horrific. I might have had a similar...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 16, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
As I’m reading through my Bible, I come to 1 Samuel Chapter five where I see the Philistines had just captured the ark of the Lord. The Bible tells us that they took it to Dagon’s temple and placed it beside his statue. As you might already know, Dagon was...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 14, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives James 5:16 tells us, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Do you see that word, “fervent” in there? It tells me that a righteous woman is enthusiastic about prayer, and that her prayer life is something she values. I...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 12, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
I got to thinking today about a friend I had back in the 90s. We were both stay-at-home moms who loved crafting, housekeeping, and worshipping God. What’s interesting about that relationship was how much we mirrored each other. She liked wreath making, I liked...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Excerpt from the Faith & Provision Bible Study As I’m reading Acts Chapter 16, I’m in awe. I read how Paul and Silas were severely beaten, chained, and imprisoned. Even then, they sang hymns to the Lord. I wonder, could I be that faithful? It’s so much...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 9, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, ups and downs
As the weather warms up and the flowers wake up from their slumber, I’m reminded of bonfires, barbecues, beaches, and bowls of fresh fruit. I’m reminded of days spent with family in the warm summer sun eating cotton candy and ice-cold lemonade. I’m...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 8, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Shortly after I gave my life to the Lord at the young age of 11, I was introduced to the concept of evangelism. The way it was explained to me at the time, was that I had a duty to tell others about Christ. The next day I got together with my best friend to formulate...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 6, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
I happened upon this excerpt from Messy Beautiful Love today. It’s a reminder that unity is strengthened when we’re sealed by the Spirit. God’s desire for us is that we might be one in the bond of unity, in the same way that we are one in the union and...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 5, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
I remember a few years back, more like several years ago now, my friend called to say that the teacher forgot to tell me to look in Nathaniel’s backpack. I wish she would have told me not to look in the back pack. Don’t look, wrap it in packing tape,...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 4, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
It’s a sad fact that some believers are ashamed of the gospel. Some have dimmed their lights. Some veer away from the topic of repentance. In doing so, they soften the salvation message and the price that was paid on the cross. Sometimes the truth is a bit hard...
