by Darlene Schacht | May 23, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Footwear is designed with a purpose in mind. You don’t wear snow shoes to the beach, and you wouldn’t wear sandals in the snow. The same goes for a soldier preparing for battle. Combat boots are specifically designed to provide protection and stability. They’re strong...
by Darlene Schacht | May 22, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
God uses the broken, He offers grace to the sinner, and He equips those He calls. If He has called you to it, He will see you through it. Don’t let your “but” keep you from doing God’s work. Remember David was just a boy when he killed the...
by Darlene Schacht | May 21, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
There’s a silver lining in every dark cloud, but we’re likely to miss it if we’re not looking up. If we’re not focused on God and trusting in Him how could we possibly find any peace in this world? David knew the beauty of leaning on God when in Psalm 121 he wrote,...
by Darlene Schacht | May 19, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Like my food, I want my friends to be seasoned with salt. Wisely compassionate and yet speaking the truth. Sure, I enjoy a good laugh and a smile, but without sounding too much like Dr. Seuss, I wonder, what if friendship… perhaps… means a little bit more? John Piper...
by Darlene Schacht | May 19, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
God is victorious in ways that excel the wisdom of man. In Judges Chapter 7, we see Him pare down Gideon’s army of 32,000 to a mere 300 men before sending them on off to the battle–a battle they won by the way, as God led them to victory! In Numbers...
by Darlene Schacht | May 17, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
If you’ve ever stood by a woman in labor, you might have guessed that she’d rather be doing anything else than pushing a 6 lb. human through a 4-inch hole. Perhaps you’ve even been there yourself. The pain is unspeakable, and yet we do it again and...
by Darlene Schacht | May 15, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Scattered Seeds
The Bible tells us that harsh words stir up anger and that a soft answer turns away wrath. It’s hard to remember this when I’m frustrated and angry. Some days it feels like the harsh words just roll off my tongue all on their own. But then I wonder…...
by Darlene Schacht | May 13, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
The Bible clearly teaches that selfish ambition is wrong. Ambition is good and can be healthy in fact, but that little word “selfish” changes the game. Competition can lead us to be the best we can be, or it can lead us to pride. The choice is ours,...
by Darlene Schacht | May 11, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
There will be days in your life when love feels like a comfy recliner and other days when it feels like you’re walking on glass. The reason for this is because love is more than a feeling and much more than a word. It calls us to a place of humility where we sacrifice...
by Darlene Schacht | May 11, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Every young seedling begins with a death. In order to grow, it needs to be buried, it has to take root, and it must be willing to give up the state it was in to become something new. In 1 Corinthians 15:31, Paul says, “I die daily.” In a similar manner,...
by Darlene Schacht | May 9, 2020 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Mother Teresa once said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Likewise, I’ve found that most of the positive, effective, and influential people I’ve met over the years came from a solid home with parents that...
by Darlene Schacht | May 8, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
When Jesus takes the wheel, He takes us on a journey through rough terrain and barren land. He leads us to and through the heart of a storm before He safely drives us out. Why? Because one will never be complete without the trying of our faith. And so, we experience...
