by Darlene Schacht | Oct 27, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
Back in the day my dad used to say, “If you’re waiting until you can afford to get married, you’ll be waiting for years.” Looking back at it now, I see what he meant. Michael and I could barely afford groceries, never mind all of the extras...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 20, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, Uncategorized
We all have bad days. I know, because I’ve had them too. I’ve had seasons of darkness and pain. I’ve experienced the sorrow of loss. But in it all and through it all I’m learning to lean on His strength. Those who trust God are wise to remember...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 17, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
“Dance like nobody’s watching.” That sounds good in theory, but if you actually saw how I dance when nobody’s watching, you’d retract that statement. Trust me–it’s disturbing. My kids have walked in on it a few times and they’d be the first to confirm that I don’t...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 10, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
We went for a drive yesterday, to see our daughter and our oh-so-adorable grandkids. It takes 45 minutes from our door to theirs, but it’s always so worth the drive, even if it’s just a quick stop. Michael’s the driver in our house. I drive too, but...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 3, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
This afternoon, I happened upon these encouraging words by Sophie Montes… In the busyness of moving I forgot to pack my favourite jacket. It’s $5 jacket from the thrift store that I got when I was like 16. It is THE BEST jacket ever. I had to get my dad to mail...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 28, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Paul writes, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7, KJV) It passes all understanding because this world doesn’t know the hope of salvation like we do. Their eyes are fixed on...
