by Darlene Schacht | Apr 18, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
If you would have told me 25 years ago that I’d be a writer one day, I would have denied that profusely. I failed grade 12 English, I could barely make my way through a book (unless it had pictures), and my grammar was horrific. I might have had a similar...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 16, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
As I’m reading through my Bible, I come to 1 Samuel Chapter five where I see the Philistines had just captured the ark of the Lord. The Bible tells us that they took it to Dagon’s temple and placed it beside his statue. As you might already know, Dagon was...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 14, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives James 5:16 tells us, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Do you see that word, “fervent” in there? It tells me that a righteous woman is enthusiastic about prayer, and that her prayer life is something she values. I...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 12, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
I got to thinking today about a friend I had back in the 90s. We were both stay-at-home moms who loved crafting, housekeeping, and worshipping God. What’s interesting about that relationship was how much we mirrored each other. She liked wreath making, I liked...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2021 | Scattered Seeds
Excerpt from the Faith & Provision Bible Study As I’m reading Acts Chapter 16, I’m in awe. I read how Paul and Silas were severely beaten, chained, and imprisoned. Even then, they sang hymns to the Lord. I wonder, could I be that faithful? It’s so much...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 9, 2021 | Scattered Seeds, ups and downs
As the weather warms up and the flowers wake up from their slumber, I’m reminded of bonfires, barbecues, beaches, and bowls of fresh fruit. I’m reminded of days spent with family in the warm summer sun eating cotton candy and ice-cold lemonade. I’m...
