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...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 1, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
After living in this house for two years, we’ve decided to do a little upgrade to our back yard, and so, we sat down with a landscaper this week and drew out a plan. The one thing we both wanted for sure was a fire pit area. A patio big enough to gather with...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 29, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
When my children give me a gift I use it. If they make me a meal, I eat it. If they buy me a sweater, I wear it… There’s a joy in giving to others, and what brings them joy, brings me joy. I’m reminded of my sister Bonnie, who is great at receiving...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 27, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Reading Acts Chapter 16, I was in awe of these men. After Paul and Silas were severely beaten, chained and imprisoned, they sang hymns to the Lord. Could I be that faithful? It’s so much easier to hang on to our misery and fear than it is to exercise...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 24, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Have you ever heard the saying, “What Satan meant for evil, God intended for good?” It comes from the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Joseph was sold by his brothers, which by all accounts was a ticket to slavery. It meant that his life would be...
