by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 27, 2014 | Lynette Eason; Baker Publishing Group; Graf-Martin Communications, Revell | Book/Movie Reviews
No One to Trust by Lynette Eason (Keep reading for contest details on how you could win this book!) What would you do if you woke up to find your spouse wasn’t the person you thought? That everything was a lie? Could you forgive? In No One to Trust, Summer Abernathy...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 20, 2014 | Jamie Mills-Price; painting | Calming Crafts
Do you remember playing in the snow as a child? Making snow angels? Sliding? I do. We had so much fun on our little backyard hill. Dad also made a small rink for us to skate on. Such fun! I wanted to share my latest painting project because it reminds me of fun winter...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 13, 2014 | Sarah and Abraham; Isaac; laughter | Still True Today
“God can use you anywhere, anytime,” the evangelist said. “Just trust.” Sandy shook her head and muted the television. I’m too old for that. She leaned back, picked up her knitting and rocked–needles clicking in perfect rhythm to the squeaky wooden chair. She...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 6, 2014 | Lot, New Year's resolutions | Still True Today
Luke thrashed about trying to wake from his dream stupor. His chest was heavy like a loaded barbell thrust upon him, making it almost impossible to breathe. What is that noise? Luke bolted upright in his bed. Smoke filled his lungs and he gasped for air. Flames danced...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 3, 2014 | DiAnn Mills, The Dance of Character & Plot | Book/Movie Reviews
Book Review: The Dance of Character & Plot by DiAnn Mills “To write is to feel the dance of your soul swirling in a dream that drips imagination onto paper.” – DiAnn Mills Can you see the dance taking form when you write? The steps are hard, but award-winning...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 30, 2013 | Jevin Banks, Singularity, Steven James | Book/Movie Reviews
Book Review: Singularity by Steven James If you could slow your aging process down, would you? Are we being replaced by computers? Can a robot have human tendencies? “Is death really negotiable?” This thought plagues Jevin Banks in Singularity. These questions go...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 23, 2013 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I’m still having a hard time believing that Christmas is here again! Where did 2013 go? I have no idea. 😀 It’s Christmas week and we’re celebrating how Love came down to us in the form of a baby. He didn’t come with flashing lights and a...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 16, 2013 | manger to the cross | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jesus came at Christmas, so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 9, 2013 | A Christmas to Remember, ornaments | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I love decorating our house for Christmas! In the past it looked like a festive bomb went off in every room. However, I’ve taken medication to cure my decorating bug and gone with less. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still something in almost every room (my husband’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 2, 2013 | Christmas, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
She ripped the toy from another shopper’s hand. “It’s mine. I saw it first.”The woman’s eyes narrowed and grabbed the prize back. “Oh, no you didn’t. I did.”“Hey,” she said, her voice raising an octave.One tugged. The other cursed and pulled on the end of the toy.And...
