by Darlene Schacht | Nov 24, 2010 | Children, Christian Living, Motherhood, Prayer, Thanksgiving
When my children bow their heads to pray, they look as though they are expecting God to tiptoe into the room, put a balloon on the floor, and then pop it with the nearest pin. The faithful anticipation I witness in the clasp of their tiny hands warms my heart,...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 5, 2010 | Christian Living, Contentment, Excess, Poverty
While visiting a small vintage home in Lower Fort Garry, I noticed that this particular house has eight beds. Four beds in one room, three in the other, and one off of the kitchen. I got to thinking about the days when my own grandmother raised 18 children. I’m...