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...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 22, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I went to Walmart today. It’s a little early to be walking through the garden center, but even so, my Fiddle Tree is desperately needing a transplant. I’ve only had it eight months, and it’s already outgrown its pot. And so, if I want it to grow and...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 20, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Reading the story of Jacob and Joseph in the book of Genesis, we get to the part where Jacob just found out that his son Joseph is alive and well and living in Egypt. In chapter 46, we read: So Israel set out with all that was his, and when he reached Beersheba, he...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 17, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
There’s a popular saying that goes, “You Have the Power to Change The World,” but the thing is, I don’t. If I had the power to change anything on my own, I’d be skinny, successful, and we’d have world peace. If I had the power to...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 15, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Next to my birthday and Christmas, this week is my favorite week of the year. My favorite day to be exact. The day we spring ahead and turn the clocks forward an hour. I love sunlight. More than you could ever imagine. I love long summer days when the sun goes down at...
