by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 20, 2011 | | Uncategorized
Mackenzie tried to smooth the wrinkles out of her skirt as she stepped inside the church. She knew it was the same one she’s worn for the past few weeks, but the fire took all of her clothes and the insurance money wouldn’t come for another week. Would the others...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 13, 2011 | inhibitions, judging, praising God, protesting, unconditional love, what if | What If...
She felt her toe begin to tap as the worship band started to play the next song. She responded automatically to the beat. Slowly, the rhythm began to overtake her body like a child’s excitement on Christmas day as they waited to open that first present. She eyed those...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 6, 2011 | judging, protesting, unconditional love, what if | What If...
They watched from a distance as the protestors diligently painted their outcries on pieces of cardboard before nailing them to wooden stakes. One-by-one, the men and women grabbed a sign and began their walk down the street yelling at anyone and everyone to listen to...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 30, 2011 | judging, unconditional love, what if | What If...
The older man shuffled into the row where single parent Tammy sat with her 5-year old daughter. He plunked himself in the chair beside them. Immediately, the smell of dirty socks and body odor lingered in the air. Tammy watched as her daughter plugged her nose. She...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 23, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Tears formed in my eyes as I hugged my sister good-bye. Our trip had come to an end, and we were both so thankful we had taken this journey together, but it was hard to leave. This beautiful country had stolen both of our hearts. We also knew we probably would never...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 16, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Tobiah crouched in the dark cistern as he covered his ears in an attempt to block out the screams of his people. One by one the Jewish Zealots fulfilled the pact they made. They would not be taken alive by the Roman soldiers to live as slaves. Ten men where chosen to...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 9, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
“We do not follow maps to a buried treasure, and X never marks the spot.” “That belongs in a museum!” “If you want to be a good archaeologist, you’ve got to get out of the library.” “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” “Snakes…I hate snakes.” I’m sure if you’re an...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 2, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
A crowd gathered at the edge of the Jordan River, waiting anxiously for their turn to be baptized by the one named John. The sun glistened on the water bouncing reflections everywhere. Children skipped rocks nearby creating ripples on the river. Excitement filled the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 25, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
The Oxford dictionary defines a grave as “the place where someone is buried, often marked by a mound or stone.” We tend to think of graves as morbid, dark and cold. However, to the Christian a grave is just a resting place for our physical body, not our soul. Our...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 18, 2011 | Holy Land, relationships | Holy Land Highlights
“He’s coming,” Dalia said as she ran into her one room shack just outside the Jaffa Gate. “Hurry, we need to join the others.” Her mother wiped her dough-filled fingers on her apron. “What’s the rush? I’m trying to finish today’s bread. He’s just another religious...
