by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 11, 2011 | | Uncategorized
Hi everyone! I’m taking a couple weeks off as I’m spending time with my precious family in New Brunswick. Watch for my next post on July 25th. Happy Summer!
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 4, 2011 | inhibitions, judging, praising God, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
“Mommy, I can’t see,” Kylie said. “The turn is too big. I want to go back.” Jessica could hear the stress in her daughter’s voice and knew tears were threatening to spill from her eight year old. Still, she stayed behind her daughter watching carefully as Kylie...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 27, 2011 | inhibitions, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Mackenzie slipped quietly out from her pew as the pastor prayed the benediction. She didn’t feel like talking with anyone and just wanted to go home. The service was encouraging, but the comment concerning her appearance earlier still bothered her. She felt defeated...
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...
