by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 27, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - I Played in the Band and Sang in the Choir | From My Playlist
Sally clapped and raised her right hand to bring her Sunday School class to order. Within seconds, her students stilled and straightened in their chairs. “Good morning.” “Good morning, Miss Vincent,” they said in unison. Sally smiled. She loved these children. “Today...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 20, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - Find You On My Knees | From My Playlist
She glanced over her shoulder, but only darkness greeted her. The heaviness in the night air prickled the hairs at the back of her neck and she ran faster. Who was chasing her? She stumbled on the loose rocks and fell forward, reaching her hands out to brace for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 13, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - Take Him to the Place | From My Playlist
She lifted her prized orchid and smiled. It had taken first place in this year’s contest. The periwinkle blue bloom captivated everyone’s attention. The phone rang causing her to jump. The orchid slipped from her fingers and crashed to the hardwood floor....
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 6, 2023 | ACFW November New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Time to start your Christmas shopping! Here are some great suggestions for the bookworm on your list. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: 12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick — Law...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 30, 2023 | Songs from the Heart - I See Grace | From My Playlist
A woman with matted hair and a tattered coat shuffled up the aisle and onto the platform to join the others gathered on stage. The pastor had called those who wanted to share their cardboard testimonies to the front. He only expected a few, but twenty stood in a row...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 23, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - Just Be Held | From My Playlist
Janice held her five-year-old daughter and stepped into the pool. The warmth of the water wrapped around her body like a cozy blanket. She walked in up to her waist and stopped, staying close to the side. “This looks like a great spot to learn to swim. What do you...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 16, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - Dream For You | From My Playlist
She held her breath as she double-clicked on the email. Would this be the one? Words popped onto her screen. Thank you for submitting your manuscript. Unfortunately, it’s not a fit for our publishing company. A number of factors… She pounded the desk. Tears formed and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 4, 2023 | ACFW October New Releases | ACFW New Releases
Need some fall reads? Check out these new releases! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s: Road Trip Rescue by Becca Wierwille — After spotting a photo of her lost dog, twelve-year-old Kimmy embarks...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 2, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Family of Two, My Story | My Story
She cradled her newborn in her arms and marveled at God’s precious gift. They had waited so long and their bundle of joy finally arrived. Her heart was bursting. Have you ever wanted something so badly and wondered why God wouldn’t give it to you? I’m sure you have....