by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 11, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Jesus - My Best Friend, My Story | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
“God, where are you?” I asked. “I’m here.” “Really? I thought you were my best friend, but you’re not listening.” “Trust me. I know what I’m doing.” Have you ever been betrayed by your best friend? Or felt like they were just not paying attention to you anymore? I...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 8, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Steadfast Hearts - Coffee with Hannah, women of the bible | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The yellow and purple crocuses peek their heads through the crusty snow, inching their way toward the sun’s warmth. The spring day promises higher temperatures than normal, so the flowers will shed the leftover white frozenness of winter and bring with it bright open...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 25, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, Stolen Hearts - Coffee with Bathsheba, women of the bible | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The red, yellow, and orange leaves rustle in the wind and float like feathers to the earth. They crunch under my feet as I saunter toward Starbucks. I breathe in and smell the crispness of the fall air. I smile. My favorite time of year. I enter the coffee shop and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 27, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Tainted Hearts - Coffee with Tamar | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
She shuffles into the café, holding the white linen headscarf across her mouth and chin, so only her hazel eyes peek through. The woman’s beauty couldn’t be hidden under the fabric and I guess her identity in an instant. Tamar—the woman abandoned in her hour of need....
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 20, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, Loyal Hearts - Coffee with Ruth | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I stomp the snow off my boots and enter the café. The fireplace in the corner catches my eye and I veer around the maze of tables, making a beeline directly for the booth closest to the heat. I remove my snow-covered hat and scarf, shivering as melted flakes trickle...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 23, 2022 | #womenofthebible, Believing Hearts – Coffee with Mary and Martha (Part Three), Darlene L. Turner | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I wipe a fallen tear and remain silent as Mary and Martha embrace after their admission of jealousy. Could this be the beginning of healing for this dynamic duo? I offer up a silent prayer. Martha smiles at me. “Thanks for this. I’m not sure we would’ve had this...
