by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 14, 2013 | Job, storms in life, sufferings, Why Lord? | Still True Today
Joe yanked the foreclosure sign off his front door and crumpled it into a ball. He whipped it across the yard as if doing so would rid him of all his troubles. I don’t need this. Not now. He unlocked the front door and entered his empty home. Its silence blasted his...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 7, 2013 | jacob and esau, stolen identity | Still True Today
Edison stared at the access denied message blinking on his computer screen like an annoying strobe light flicking on and off. He slammed his fist on the desk. Why wouldn’t it work? First his bank account locked him out due to an incorrect PIN. The one he’d been...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 31, 2012 | Luke 15, New Year's resolutions, pride, prodigal son | Still True Today
Darian peeked through the bars of the wrought iron gate and stared at the brick mansion in the distance. Trees lined the lane like sentinels protecting the property from outside forces. Fog hovered over the property. He placed his hand on his heart and glanced over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2012 | baby Jesus, Christmas, Mary and Joseph, No room | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
There came two weary travellers upon a dusty road the one was very great with child uncomfortable and cold. The other too was cold and spent upon his brow a frown for he must find, at this late hour, a place to lay them down. Each time they stopped along the way the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 17, 2012 | baby Jesus, Silent night, Where's the Line to see Jesus? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Simcha plunked himself on a rock and rubbed his weary muscles. The journey to reach Bethlehem had taken days. Why didn’t the other shepherds come? Didn’t they believe the angel when he spoke about the One? He reached into his bag to grab a quick bite of his pita...
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...
