by Darlene Schacht | Dec 20, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
I read a little parable this week about a traveller walking down a country road, who saw a farmer out working in his field. Hoping to find a place to rest, the traveller stopped to ask the man, “Are you a Christian?” He said. Pausing for a moment, the...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 17, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
When we think of virtuous women we often picture them as being loving, generous and kind; women who reach their hand out to the poor, lead their children in faith, and provide food for their family. What I tend to overlook when examining the lives of virtuous women is...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 17, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Growing up in the 70s, we had our fair share of stuff: stereos, radios, wood-framed TVs, tape recorders, cameras, and if your family was anything like ours a large brown patterned sofa that almost matched our Dad’s pants. We had stacks of records, shelves of...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 15, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
I’m a snooze button kind of girl. Every night I set my alarm with the best of intentions, and every morning I’m tapping that button just hoping to get a little more sleep. Getting up is the first choice of the day. Then we decide what we’ll put on...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 15, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Have you ever vacuumed your refrigerator? Call me a Martha, because I did today. I also vacuumed the cupboard drawers before wiping everything down, just to make sure I got all of the crumbs and onion skins out of the way. I cleaned out three bathrooms, vacuumed three...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 13, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
The past week has been exhausting to say the least. We’ve been packing, moving, driving, and unpacking for days. It’s finally over, and I’m settled in, nestled under a blanket in our new home. It feels wonderful to finally be home after this chaotic...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 10, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
People like to say, “You are what you eat.” I suppose we could also say, “You are what you think.” Don’t go getting all Oprah on me with this new age philosophy that we attain the things we focus on, or that the mind is a magnet for...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 9, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
As we left the drive-through, I happened to notice two identical cars crossing our path–little red hatchbacks. In a split second, I got to thinking about the color red, and how much I love red cars. My last car was a little red Yaris which my son has been using...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 7, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Have you ever happened upon a comment that got under your skin? Have you ever felt the need to grab your keyboard and really say what you think? I’ve been there a few times, but for the most part, I’ve held myself back. As I refrain, I’m reminded of...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 6, 2020 | division, divisive, Scattered Seeds
Daily Devotion – The Root that Divides – I had a wedding shower for a friend once. You know, the kind of party with fine cakes, pretty pink cookies, and mysterious looking cheese balls? Everything was in place including the guests. All we needed was for...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 5, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Note: In order to free up a little more time to finish up Bible studies, I will only be writing Scattered Seed Devotionals on Mondays through Fridays. Today’s Scattered Seeds “I have a little problem,” I told my husband today. “I’m...
by Darlene Schacht | Dec 2, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Every time I have a disagreement with Michael, I’m holding on to my pride. And every time I choose to love well, I have to let go of that pride. What is this monster, and why does it have such a hold on my heart? We live in a society where humility is looked...
