by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 31, 2012 | Luke 15, New Year's resolutions, pride, prodigal son | Still True Today
Darian peeked through the bars of the wrought iron gate and stared at the brick mansion in the distance. Trees lined the lane like sentinels protecting the property from outside forces. Fog hovered over the property. He placed his hand on his heart and glanced over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2012 | baby Jesus, Christmas, Mary and Joseph, No room | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
There came two weary travellers upon a dusty road the one was very great with child uncomfortable and cold. The other too was cold and spent upon his brow a frown for he must find, at this late hour, a place to lay them down. Each time they stopped along the way the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 17, 2012 | baby Jesus, Silent night, Where's the Line to see Jesus? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Simcha plunked himself on a rock and rubbed his weary muscles. The journey to reach Bethlehem had taken days. Why didn’t the other shepherds come? Didn’t they believe the angel when he spoke about the One? He reached into his bag to grab a quick bite of his pita...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 10, 2012 | Christmas, Light | Guest Blogs
This week I would like to feature the poetry of a fellow writer and friend, Barbara Ayton. She joined our writer’s club a few years ago and it’s been a pleasure getting to know her. Her sweet, quiet spirit quickly captured our group. Thank you Barbara for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 3, 2012 | baby Jesus, Gabriel, Mary | Still True Today
She rummaged through the garbage looking for nourishment. Not necessarily for herself but for the life growing inside her. Even though this pregnancy wasn’t of her own choosing, her foster parents threw her out of their home anyway. They didn’t believe her...