by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 10, 2012 | Christmas, Light | Guest Blogs
This week I would like to feature the poetry of a fellow writer and friend, Barbara Ayton. She joined our writer’s club a few years ago and it’s been a pleasure getting to know her. Her sweet, quiet spirit quickly captured our group. Thank you Barbara for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 3, 2012 | baby Jesus, Gabriel, Mary | Still True Today
She rummaged through the garbage looking for nourishment. Not necessarily for herself but for the life growing inside her. Even though this pregnancy wasn’t of her own choosing, her foster parents threw her out of their home anyway. They didn’t believe her...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 26, 2012 | Abednego, Fiery Furnace, Meshach, Shadrach, Stand | Still True Today
The trio huddled around the campfire waiting for the inevitable. The sky matched the mood of the cult members—black and daunting. Even though the stars sparkled in the moonlight giving off a spectacular display, they couldn’t lighten the heavy atmosphere. “You defied...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 19, 2012 | Lazarus, Mary and Martha, Miracles | Still True Today
Maebry squeezed his hand tighter, hoping for some type of sign. The beeping machines next to his hospital bed irritated her like an annoying fly. She wanted to silence the constant reminder of her husband’s condition. Maebry rested her head on his chest. And wept. Ten...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 12, 2012 | Jonah and the fish, Jonah and the Whale | Still True Today
Josiah shivered from the dampness of his enclosed surroundings. Water dripped from the low ceiling onto his face. Wiping it away, he thought back to the conversation he had with his boss. Was it only a week ago? “You want me to do what?” Josiah plunked himself in his...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 5, 2012 | Moses, The Ten Commandments | Still True Today
Murray leaned in closer to his laptop to get a better look at the test results. He removed his glasses, cleaned the smudges, and put them back on. Was he seeing correctly? He reviewed the document again. Did they just do the impossible? Murray moved the electronic...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 29, 2012 | Cain vs Abel, Deagol, Smeagol | Still True Today
Chris guided the sander back and forth over the rough wood surface. He glanced over his shoulder to see if Alex had finished his project. Chris couldn’t let his punk of a brother beat him. He pictured the prize for this year’s contest. The new iPad mini. It wasn’t...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 22, 2012 | Jericho, Joshua | Still True Today
Michael opened his window to let the morning autumn breeze freshen his stale room. He inhaled. The smell of fallen leaves calmed him and he relaxed his shoulders. It had been a whirlwind of a week. He looked forward to a weekend of doing nothing. Movement from his...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 14, 2012 | | Stuff About Life
Hey there. I’m taking this week off from blogging as I’ve been spending time with my sister, Sue. She arrived on Wednesday from New Brunswick. We’ve enjoyed doing yoga together, shopping (of course! :-)), watching a couple movies, and just enjoying...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 8, 2012 | Harvest, Noah and the Ark, Thanksgiving | Still True Today
Nathan unlatched the lock on the door and heaved it upwards. The two flaps fell to each side with a thud. The sunlight blinded him like a spotlight on stage. The cool air filled the shelter and he breathed inward. “That feels good,” he said. A cardinal chirped in the...
