by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Jesus, What's in a Name? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
And His name shall be . . . Parents take great pride in naming their children. They go through a list of names then hum and hah before finally making a decision. It’s a tough process. The name has to be just right. The perfect fit. Now, I’ve never been a Mom, but I do...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 17, 2018 | Christmas Anticipation, Darlene L. Turner, Johnny Reid, Winter Star | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Do you remember waiting for Christmas to come? When we were young, it seemed to take FOREVER to get here. You know what I’m talking about. The anticipation builds inside you every day, threatening to bubble and spill over? Christmas just couldn’t get here fast enough!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 12, 2018 | | Other Writings
This was a fun story I wrote for an assignment for the Apprentice course I took through the Christian Writer’s Guild. Enjoy! ************************ Eli had just dozed off when he heard the door hinges screech. He jumped up because he knew that sound only meant...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 12, 2018 | | Other Writings
Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – “Be still and know that I am God.” The waves slapped the side of the boat, causing it to gently rock back and forth. My sister and I listened to what was going on around us. Silence. Stillness. Serenity. I wondered if this is what it felt like when...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 11, 2018 | | Other Writings
This article was originally published in Christian Life in London newspaper, www.ChristianLifeInLondon.com. Oct/Nov 2010 issue “Beat you to your house,” Fred said to his best bud Jim before taking off in a sprint. Jim reached the edge of his parent’s driveway and...
