by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 20, 2012 | Christian Writer's Guild, dreams, fears, what if | What If...
Sharon edged her way to the end of the diving board. Her stomach quivered at the distance beneath her. She bit her lip and took one step back. “I can’t do it,” she said. A shiver raced through her body and she rubbed her arms. “Yes, you can,” her mother said. “Just...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 13, 2012 | Darlene Turner, friendships, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Kim stared at the empty chair beside her. Tears flowed down her cheeks and dropped to the floor. How could she be gone? The laughter from the next cubicle invaded her space and she clenched her jaw. How could they be so chipper when one of their own was no longer with...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 6, 2012 | Darlene Turner, offering, praising God, tithing, what if | What If...
Marlene dropped her envelope in the offering plate. Then sighed, crossed her arms, and pouted. Why did she have to give? Seemed like everyone around her just let the plate pass. Didn’t they know it’s a requirement of every Christian? She thought of all the things she...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 30, 2012 | broken promises, Darlene Turner, guilt, what if | What If...
Cheryl kicked the door closed with her foot as she tried to balance her grocery bags, purse and briefcase. “Hello,” she said. “Could use some help here. Anyone?” Silence. She gritted her teeth. Why are they never around when I need them? Cheryl shuffled into the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 23, 2012 | broken promises, Darlene Turner, praising God, what if | What If...
Samantha slammed the door causing the pictures on the wall to rattle. “That’s it. I’ve had it,” she said. Why had she trusted him again? Weren’t the past two times enough for her to open her eyes? Samantha stomped to the living room, plunked herself on the couch, and...
