by Darlene Schacht | Aug 17, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Mom always made cakes. She made cookies and homemade bread, and like every mom back in the day she had dinner on the table at 5 o’clock. Every meal was good, but once in a while it was great. Why? Because every once in a while she’d open the fridge after...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 12, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives I remember the first time I stepped through the doors of Carriage House Lane. It was my kind of beautiful. Everything from the smell of cinnamon apple pie to the country-styled decor felt like home. I came in with a few hand-made quilts hoping...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 10, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives Turning to Matthew chapter 11, I read, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:30, KJV). With those...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 8, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
In 1 Samuel 30 we read a story about David and 400 of his men who went out to fight the Amalekites, while 200 of them stayed behind. The Bible tells us that David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken from Judah, including his two wives. After...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives I’ve known Terri for most of my life, but it’s only been in the past few years that I’ve really gotten to know her. Our families were friends, but not so much her and I until a few years ago. Now she’s my person. I know...
by Darlene Schacht | Aug 2, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
The Bible says, Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.(Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV) Trading the wisdom of God for our own can be a little tricky and fearful at times....