Messy Faces in Divine Places is a collection of stories that are written both to humor and to inspire moms who are seeking daily devotion with God. Its tongue-and-cheek humor is a lighthearted look at parenting that urges us to wade through the toys in search of the joy that comes with being a mom and a child of God.
This compilation of 28 short stories were written and collected several years ago by a mom of four busy young children doing her best to lead them toward a deeper walk of faith.
eBook: 172 Pages
This book is currently available in a PDF version only
About the author
Darlene Schacht is an ordinary mom, living an extraordinary life, because of who she is through Jesus Christ. As help-meet to her husband Michael, she guides and nurtures their four children, leading them toward a deeper walk of faith.
Her work has been published in anthologies by Thomas Nelson, Tyndale Publishing and Adams Media. As well she has co-authored a book with actress Candace Cameron Bure called, Reshaping it All: Motivation for Spiritual and Physical Fitness.
Reviews
W. Terry Whalin
"Publisher/ Editor / Writer" (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Let's face it: finding time to read anything for the mother of small children is a challenge. Mother of four, Darlene Schacht, rises to the challenge with this well-done series of stories about her adventures as a mother.
But they are more than "nice stories." Yes, the stories are well-told and funny. At other times the stories are touching and thought-provoking. Each one is focused with a key thought to lead you toward a deeper relationship with God.
This book makes an ideal gift for any mom with a busy family life.
Heather Ivester (Georgia)
I love reading books that invite me along an author's faith journey. Darlene Schacht shares how being a mom has helped transform her into a woman who seeks after God's heart.
The founder and editor of Christian Women Online ezine, Darlene is a seasoned writer with a gift for finding humor in the most humble of places -- giving readers a wealth of delightful stories.
As a mom, I could relate to so many of Darlene's funny experiences -- like the time she and her husband dressed up like Fonz and his 50s girlfriend and showed up for her son's kindergarten party. Oops! Too late, Darlene discovered the party was only for the students, not the parents!
From this experience, Darlene wrote, "If I had just read the note home from the teacher I would have known ... I recognized the importance of reading God's little notes to us, so that each day, I will know the direction that He wants me to go in."
The book contains 28 poignant stories of life in the Schacht home. Darlene's childhood as one of six girls in her family gives her plenty of hilarious writing material, not to mention her current role as the mother of four.
With titles such as "Flushing Nemo," "Lazarus and the Chicken Dance," and "Poopsi Woopsi Love Candy," this book is an encouragement to moms everywhere that family life -- though messy at times -- is an opportunity for us to bring little souls into God's kingdom ... one day at a time.
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