by Darlene Schacht | Apr 19, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In Philippians chapter four, Paul writes: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 18, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
We went to a restaurant for my birthday yesterday. Ten of us sat around the table at our favorite Mexican hot spot, eating chips and sipping iced tea. We don’t have too many Mexican restaurants out here, so sitting down with chips and salsa is a rare experience...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 13, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
We’re bracing for a Winter storm–in Spring. The news channels are calling it “The Storm of the Decade.” They’re telling us to expect high winds and anywhere from 12 to 20 inches of snow. Highways are closing in advance and schools are...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Roots give us the foundation we need to stand strong. Joyful in both good times and bad. Loving and gentle with difficult people. Having a peace that passes all understanding when the bottom falls out. The faithful ones are grounded by roots that run deep. The Bible...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Anytime I’m feeling stressed out, I roll up my sleeves and I organize. I straighten my desk, I clean up the pantry, I throw out old clothes… and if I’m really stressed out, I get into the drawers. I’ve come to realize that it’s a matter...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 4, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I received a sweet gift from a friend today. The girl who lives with us walked over to me with a green plastic bag and said, “I’m cleaning your car, and I don’t want you to say ‘no.’ I know you’ve been stressed out lately, and so I...
