by Darlene Schacht | Nov 30, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Today’s Scattered Seeds Have you ever wondered what God was up to? Have you ever felt like the position you’re in just doesn’t make sense? I have. Sometimes we wonder where all the miracles are. We wonder how the same God who led the children out of...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 29, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
As I opened my Bible today, I got to reading the Book of Judges. By chapter three I began to see a pattern emerging: every time the Israelites turned away from the Lord, they were chastened by Him. I noticed the word “prove” appearing again and again, as...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 28, 2020 | Peacemaker, Scattered Seeds
Daily Devotion – Blessed are the Peacemakers – There’s a saying among dieters that goes, “If you want to wear a different pair of pants, you have to live a different way.” I guess it’s just another way of saying that you reap...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 26, 2020 | calling, Scattered Seeds
Daily Devotion: Burning Bushes are Everywhere – I can’t imagine the way Moses felt that day when at the foot of the mountain he met God in a burning bush. This eighty-year-old man had already seen much of life’s ups and downs. He had settled in, so...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 25, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Note: After you read todays devotional, scroll down to the bottom for a note from my friend/director about a new Christian movie he has coming out just in time for Thanksgiving! According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving began as “a day of giving thanks and sacrifice...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 24, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Daily Devotion – Basking in the Light of God’s Word – We bought a new house today, and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. Trying to find a house at Christmas time is like searching for a black jujube after everyone else has picked through the...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 23, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
After you have finished reading today’s devotional, hop on over and listen to our weekly podcast: “You Collect What?!” [iframe src=”https://anchor.fm/timewarpwife/embed/episodes/You-Collect-What-emrtdt” width=”100%”...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 22, 2020 | Joy, Scattered Seeds
Daily Devotion – The Joy that Awaits Us in Heaven I’ve had a song running through my head all week. It’s an old one, but oh so good! Have you heard this one? I have joy unspeakable and full of glory,Full of glory, full of glory;I have joy unspeakable...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 20, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
We finally did it! After months of cleaning and waiting and fluffing pillows, we accepted an offer on our house. It all feels surreal knowing that someone will soon be moving in. Someone will be holding the keys, and that “someone” will be enjoying the...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 18, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
25 years ago, we lived in a tiny house–an adorable little house across from a park. The closets were so small, that an average hanger wouldn’t fit. And so, we had to hang our clothes on an angle. We didn’t have a linen closet, so instead we used a...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 17, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Did you know that saying sorry is the wise thing to do? I mean, we all know it’s a good thing to do, but did you know it’s a sign of wisdom? The word “wisdom” is translated from the Greek word sophia. We see the same root word found in...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 16, 2020 | Edify, encouragement, Fault Finding, Scattered Seeds
What it Means to Edify – Have you ever noticed how easy the job of a fault-finder is? The minute I walk into the kitchen I can find 10 things to complain about. And sometimes I do, when I find grimy pots in the sink or dirty plates on the cupboard. But then...