by Darlene Schacht | Jul 28, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
I never dreamed I’d be a writer–that I’d write a book when I could hardly read the ones that I had. I failed grade 12 English, and my idea of a great book was the comic book Bible. Oh and Archie comics, I loved those too. I enjoyed magazines because...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 27, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Hop on over and listen to our podcast today where we’re celebrating “The Big Birthday Extravaganza.” In celebration of Nathaniel’s nineteenth birthday, we’re giving listeners a secret link that opens a portal to our freebie library. We’re also...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 25, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Today’s Scattered Seeds Today was a warm day outside, but even so I decided to make warm chicken soup. It’s my son’s favorite after all, and today is his birthday. Just after I added the spices, I decided to sit down and write him a letter. I wanted...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 24, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
The image featured here isn’t from Elim, Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get one in time. My daughter was married in one of the older churches downtown, known as Elim Chapel. You don’t see too many churches like Elim anymore. Stone siding, tall...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 22, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
When Michael and I got married, we had one simple rule: never go to bed angry. It was easy at first. We’d sit up and talk, we’d work things out, and then we’d go to bed happy. Once kids came along, life wasn’t so easy. We were both tired out....
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 21, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
If I asked my friends to define me with three words, they might say I’m fun, compassionate, and faithful. Actually they probably would say that, because I just asked my husband and that’s what he said. Ask people who don’t like me to define me and...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 18, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
I wonder how David felt before facing the giant. Was he afraid? Was he facing a giant inside him before he stood face-to-face with Goliath? Afraid or not, he stepped out in faith, conquered the giant, and brought glory to God. Some days I feel like I’m facing a...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 18, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
A few weeks ago, I shared this quote by Anne Graham Lotz: “Faith is like a tender plant, rooted in Christ alone, watered by the Spirit and the Word, strengthened by the winds of adversity and the sunshine of blessing.” After reading that, I got to wondering if trees...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 16, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Finding Your Purpose in God – Some days I don’t measure up. Sometimes I feel like I’m merely a fraction as good as the women around me. I’m not a great cook, but I try. One Thanksgiving the turkey was way undercooked, the next year it was...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 16, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Today’s Scattered Seeds We used to sing a beautiful chorus in church, and sometimes we still sing it. Maybe you’ve heard it too. There’s a part that goes like this… The name of the Lord is a strong towerThe righteous run into it and they are...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 15, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Today’s Scattered Seeds Any mom who cares for a growing child knows the importance of praise in their children’s life. Not only does it help to build a healthy sense of self-esteem, it also reminds a child that he or she is loved. In the same way, any wife who...
by Darlene Schacht | Jul 14, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Hey friends, our new podcast “Snack Injuries” is up! This week we’re not inviting you to the kitchen table, we’re inviting you into the closet where we talk about the first memories we had, the first outfits we wore, and the first...
