by Darlene Schacht | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Time-Tested Marriage Advice for Young Couples Drawn from my archives, The Ultimate Marriage Vow I’m a sleeper. I’m especially known to nap in the car, whether we’re driving across town or taking a road trip. I just have to close my eyes and I’m...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every day I asked my kids the same question, “How was your day?” Every day I got the same answer, “Pretty good.” Until one day I broke the chain, stopped what I was doing and looked them straight in the eyes. “Na-uh. I wan’t more...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
To the Girl Who Will Marry My Son, I prayed for you today, and as I did, I got to wondering who you are. I wondered how and when you’ll capture the heart of my son. I wondered if we’ll be good friends. I asked God to keep you safe in His hands. I asked Him...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today I’d like to welcome my special friend and guest contributor, Jennifer Smith, Unveiled Wife. Jennifer has just released her brand new book, The Unveiled Wife*, which I had the pleasure and privilege of reviewing before it hit shelves. Awesome book! Awesome...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
5 Ways Your Clutter is Straining Your Finances Article by Davonne Parks Most of us have clutter, right? Whether it’s a storage closet, a basement, a room, or an entire house, many of us have spaces we can’t fully use because those areas are filled with stuff. But,...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Excerpt from Messy Beautiful Love: Hope and Redemption for Real-Life Marriages (affiliate link) Have you ever had a close friend? I mean a really close friend. One that you could confide in, run to, and laugh with? If you’re a woman, my guess is that you probably have...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
To the boy who will marry my daughter, I prayed for you today as I do every day. I wondered what marvelous things God has in store for your life. I wondered what you might look like, and who you might be. I wondered when and how our paths may cross one another. As my...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most of us do a little spring cleaning in our homes, but have you considered that sometimes our hearts could also use a little freshening up? Just like a breath of fresh air, this bundle will help infuse life directly into your heart and home. Valued at $138, we’re...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Drawn from my archives Remember the story of The Good Samaritan? Me too. Digging into the scripture we see that Jesus was answering a lawyer who asked, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Instead of answering that question directly, Jesus prompted...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Article by Davonne Parks We all want to have clean houses, right?! Sometimes it’s just the actual cleaning part we don’t particularly enjoy. So to help us feel more motivated this week, I decided to make a fun list for you! Top 10 Ways to Make Cleaning More Fun! 1)...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Growing up I was addicted to sports. I loved the competition, and I enjoyed the challenge of trying my best. I remember one Spring in particular. My best friend and I decided to meet every morning before school to run what we called “the murder block.” It...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m excited to announce a new addition to my ministry. After a few people approached me about the idea, I’ve decided to offer you marriage prayers for each and every single day of the year. Yes–that’s 365 of them in total! Last fall we had an...