by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 24, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Healing Tools | My Story
One woman leaned over and whispered to her husband, “I don’t like this new worship stuff. Where is God in that repetitious beat?” A girl poked her friend sitting next to her. “Do we really have to listen to another old boring hymn?” They giggled until her...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 17, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Pat Answers | My Story
“All things work out for good to those who love the Lord. Just trust Him.” I heard someone say. Really? Why did He allow this to happen then? I kept this thought and the others going through my mind to myself. I bit my tongue, smiled, and thanked her. As I worked...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 10, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Foggy Days | My Story
I sat on the couch, struggling to catch my breath. The air was tight, and I couldn’t see in front of me as the fog settled in on my world. I stared into space trying to figure out what I should do next. I had just been betrayed and didn’t know who I could trust. I...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 3, 2023 | ACFW July New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Looking for more summer reads? I’ve got your back. Check these out. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Dial S for Second Chances by Linda Shenton Matchett — Jade Williams agrees...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 26, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, My Story, Shattered Dreams | My Story
I watched my husband of five years from across the lunchroom table. He couldn’t look me in the eyes and I knew even before he spoke, my dreams were about to be shattered. The waiting was like watching a movie in slow motion. Trepidation set in. Finally, he spoke. “I’m...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 19, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, It's Time, My Story | My Story
Years ago, God nudged me to blog and tell my story. Since I have many new readers, I thought I’d share it again. I pray God will use it to touch hearts. So…here we go. Come with me on my journey. Darlene xo ************************************************...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 12, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Goodbye is Not Forever, Mama's Patchwork, quilting | Mama's Patchwork
The news both shocked and devastated me. I slouched back on the couch and crossed my arms. Tears threatened to fall. “Why do they have to move, Mom?” She sat down beside me and put her hand on my knee. “Honey, they’re only moving to a bigger house across town. Not...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 5, 2023 | ACFW June New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Looking for some summer reads? Check these out! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Operation Find a Guy by Amy R. Anguish — Skye Jones has one goal for the summer—keep her father from...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 29, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Living Through Fears, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
“Mommy, I had a bad dream,” I said as I climbed onto her bed. Dad groaned and rolled over. Mom sat up and put her arms around me. “It’s okay Darlene. It’s not real.” I sniffed. “But, it scared me.” She rubbed my back as if trying to remove the fear from my body. “It...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 22, 2023 | Carrie Stuart Parks, Darlene L. Turner, Suspense Squad Interview with Carrie Stuart Parks | Author Interviews
The Suspense Squad had the privilege of interviewing the talented Carrie Stuart Parks. Learn all about her writing process, books, and her release, Fallout. Here’s a sneak peek. Fallout Her carefully crafted life is about to be demolished. After a difficult childhood,...
