by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 11, 2012 | pride, what if | What If...
Carol stood next to her friend Diana on the sidelines of their girls’ first gymnastic meet of the season. Both of their daughters struggled to maintain their footing. Diana stomped. “Tracey, get up. You can do better than that!” Carol glanced at her friend. Diana’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 4, 2012 | perspective, relationships, Soul Surfer | What If...
Amelia drummed her fingers on the stadium’s armrest. Her knees bounced as she waited for the synchronized swimmers to dazzle them. She had been looking forward to the show for months. Her mother placed a hand on Amelia’s knee. “Will you stop?” The fifteen year-old...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 28, 2012 | hearts, spring cleaning, what if | What If...
Angela stared at her messy closet. Mismatched shoes lay on the floor. Coats scrunched together like sardines. Books, papers, and boxes piled high on the top shelf caught her attention. She crossed her arms. Where to begin? She pulled a box down, but two others fell...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 21, 2012 | | Guest Blogs
I would like to introduce Rita Appel this week in my guest blog. Rita joined our writer’s club (Women Writing for Christ – WWC) a few years ago and captured our hearts with her poems. I love her enthusiast spirit. It hasn’t come easy for her....
by Darlene L. Turner | May 14, 2012 | love, shelter, unconditional love, what if | What If...
The rain pelted the side of the tent, causing Frannie and Jade to huddle closer in the sleeping bag while Karen read their favorite Narnia story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The weather had promised a beautiful sunny day, but the rain storm spoiled all their...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 7, 2012 | God's word, hunger, righteousness, what if | What If...
Tommy followed the path until it came to a fork in the road. Should he go left or right? He scratched his head. Which way was home? He’d been wandering for hours and knew his parents would be worried. He wanted to visit a friend on the other side of the vast park, so...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 30, 2012 | Castle Mountain, fearing God, praising God, worship | What If...
Simone stood with her daughter gazing at Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. Its individual crowns shaped perfectly to form a castle-like structure. The clouds kissed the peaks and gave off a gothic feeling. Even though the summer heat caused Simone to wipe her...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 23, 2012 | friendships, love | Guest Blogs
Hi friends! I’m creating a new category within my site called “Guest Blogs” where I will feature different pieces by fellow writers from time to time. This week my good friend Heather Joyes has agreed to let me include one of her poems. I’ve...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 16, 2012 | baptism, Holy Spirit, what if | What If...
Deborah tossed and turned. She tried counting sheep, praying, and reciting scripture. Nothing worked. Her mind wouldn’t shut off and let her sleep. A nightmare had jolted her awake. Her friend’s face was fresh in her mind. Why did Lisa haunt her dreams? Pray. Deborah...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 9, 2012 | Easter, Garden Tomb, Holy Land, Israel | What If...
Sue and I waited to see the tomb where our Savior’s body lay many years ago. It had been the second site we visited today. The first was lined with gold candlesticks, incense, and other gaudy fixtures. Fit for a King of a grand palace, but for the Son of God? I...
