by Darlene Schacht | May 25, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
I’ve changed over time. It used to be that I bought new flowers each and every spring, until one day when I discovered the value perennials. What makes perennials different from seasonal plants is that their strength is in their roots. The deeper the roots, the...
by Darlene Schacht | May 24, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Hello, dear friends. I’d like to invite you to listen to this week’s podcast. Near the end of the podcast I open up about a particular trial our family has been going through. It’s definitely affected my writing here in recent weeks and I’ve...
by Darlene Schacht | May 23, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Footwear is designed with a purpose in mind. You don’t wear snow shoes to the beach, and you wouldn’t wear sandals in the snow. The same goes for a soldier preparing for battle. Combat boots are specifically designed to provide protection and stability. They’re strong...
by Darlene Schacht | May 22, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
God uses the broken, He offers grace to the sinner, and He equips those He calls. If He has called you to it, He will see you through it. Don’t let your “but” keep you from doing God’s work. Remember David was just a boy when he killed the...
by Darlene Schacht | May 21, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
There’s a silver lining in every dark cloud, but we’re likely to miss it if we’re not looking up. If we’re not focused on God and trusting in Him how could we possibly find any peace in this world? David knew the beauty of leaning on God when in Psalm 121 he wrote,...
by Darlene Schacht | May 19, 2020 | Scattered Seeds
Like my food, I want my friends to be seasoned with salt. Wisely compassionate and yet speaking the truth. Sure, I enjoy a good laugh and a smile, but without sounding too much like Dr. Seuss, I wonder, what if friendship… perhaps… means a little bit more? John Piper...
