by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 10, 2011 | | Uncategorized
Today is our Canadian Thanksgiving Monday, so I’m taking a break from my regular blog series. This is the time of year when we express our thanks, but why do we wait so long? We should be thankful 365 days a year, shouldn’t we? Look where we live. In a...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 3, 2011 | broken promises, inhibitions, judging, learning, praising God, relationships, what if | What If...
Helen walked into the church humming Victory in Jesus. Her week consisted of car troubles, worrisome doctor reports, and news of her daughter’s failed marriage, but still the words of her favourite hymn went through her mind. She knew to trust in her Lord. Hard yes,...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 29, 2011 | | Uncategorized
The Criteria: The Liebster Blog Award is meant to showcase bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers. This is all done in the spirit of pay-it-forward. The Rules: You must mention and link to the person who awarded you the Liebster and mention 5 other blogs with...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 26, 2011 | broken promises, Christian Writer's Guild, Cliff House, Darlene Turner, dreams, inhibitions, judging, learning, praising God, prayer | What If...
I feel him gaining ground and will my legs to move faster. I need to get to Mama’s room. I try to scream, but my voice is lost in the wind. I reach the mansion and stumble up the stairs. The glow under her door takes me by surprise. Is Mama awake? I push the door...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 19, 2011 | broken promises, Christian Writer's Guild, Cliff House, inhibitions, judging, learning, praising God, protesting, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Lucille removed each item from her bag and examined them before placing her notebook, pen, pencil, easer, and ruler on the desk. The chatter from the doorway caught her attention. Two young girls entered the room. One dressed in everything black–from her dyed...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 12, 2011 | | Uncategorized
Hi everyone. I’m currently in Colorado Springs (well, actually Manitou Springs) at a writing residency through the Christian Writers Guild. I’m learning from the best of the best!! Watch for my next post on Sept. 19th. Take care! Darlene...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 5, 2011 | broken promises, inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, seasons, unconditional love, what if | What If...
She sat on her porch in her favourite spot overlooking the front yard. The maple saplings she planted with her husband when they were first married had grown and now stood as sentinels protecting her property. The tire swing hanging from the oak tree swayed in the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 29, 2011 | broken promises, inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Matthew sat on the front porch with his backpack beside him. He looked at his watch as he tapped his toe on the step. Late again. Can’t you ever be on time? Ever since his parents divorced, he spent every other weekend with his dad. And it never failed; his dad...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 22, 2011 | inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
They stood at attention with swords raised as she walked through the village in the darkness. Her mission outreach lasted longer than normal and the path home took her through the toughest part of town. The most feared gang in this small community came out at dusk and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 15, 2011 | inhibitions, judging, praising God, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
I sat in my favourite spot on the couch, got out my knitting and turned on the television. My show was about to begin and I couldn’t wait to see how the season premiere would start. Would Kate really die? I hoped not. Would she remember that Castle told her he loved...
