by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 9, 2014 | Chris Tomlin, Jim Brady, Moncton, NB, RCMP | From My Playlist
Wow…I hardly know where to begin and struggled with even writing a blog this week. What do you do when you just don’t know what to say? You speak from the heart. Last week was a tough one. However, I’m not going to list all of the struggles...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 2, 2014 | Talley Trio, The Broken Ones | From My Playlist
She positioned them with care on the couch, lining her dolls in a row. Each had a different limb missing. She grabbed her clipboard and pencil. “Hi, I’m Doctor Cassie. You look like you need a little patching up. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.” She pulled a...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 26, 2014 | | Picture This
It’s time to have some fun! I don’t know about you, but this week has been another crazy and stressful one. Lots happening all around. Do you ever wish for maybe one dull moment? Just one? I hear ya. Me too. How about we take a break? Let’s set aside...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 19, 2014 | Nothing to Prove, Phillips Craig Dean | From My Playlist
Karen stood at the edge of her grandmother’s bed and sighed. The rattle in the older woman’s chest told Karen it wouldn’t be long before she left this world. It was time for God to take His servant home. Karen sat and held her grandmother’s cold hand. She traced each...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 12, 2014 | Booth Brothers; I played in the band and sang in the choir | From My Playlist
Sally clapped and raised her right hand to bring her Sunday School class to order. Within seconds, her students silenced and straightened in their chairs. “Good morning.” “Good morning, Miss Vincent,” they said in unison. Sally smiled. She loved these children. “Today...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 5, 2014 | Between the Vines, Jamie Mills-Price | Calming Crafts
Did you ever think spring would arrive? Wow…it sure took its time this year, didn’t it? Winter had us in an unending vice-grip, that’s for sure. Spring is about a month behind. The buds are just beginning to peek their heads out on the dormant...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 28, 2014 | Find You On My Knees, Kari Jobe | From My Playlist
She glanced over her shoulder, but only darkness greeted her. The heaviness in the night air prickled the hairs at the back of her neck and she ran faster. Who was chasing her? She stumbled on the loose rocks and fell forward, reaching her hands out to brace for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 21, 2014 | | Uncategorized
He is Risen!! Just like He said. It’s Easter Monday. We celebrate our risen Lord! This year, Jeff and I have been fortunate to celebrate with my sister Sue. She’s visiting from New Brunswick. We’ve had a fun long weekend with her. We’re still...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 16, 2014 | Colton Burpo, Heaven is For Real, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Todd Burpo | Stuff About Life
“Is heaven a hope or as real as the earth and sky?” – Todd Burpo Is our faith big enough to believe there is a heaven and that it IS for real? Or do we, as adults need to figure everything out and rationalize it? I believe we do. This is why I feel we need to see...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 14, 2014 | | Guest Blogs
Fat, lazy, stupid, slob Useless, unwanted, burden Never amount to anything For a lifetime I listened to these words Made them mine Heard them Over and over in my mind Making them real Until now I can’t tell where they end And my thoughts begin Afraid to believe Not...
