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...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 11, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
Saturday I learned a valuable lesson. And as usual, I did it the hard way! Why do I always do that? We were getting ready for company. I had just woken up from a nap, and I wanted to get the carrots cut so I could go downstairs and paint my nails. So…I was rushing....
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 4, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
We looked at the map of Old Jerusalem to figure out where we were. “I think we go left,” Jonathan said. We looked to the left. Heidi shook her head. “Nope, it’s right.” Susan and I looked at each other. I scratched my head. Which way was right? Yup, we were lost in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 28, 2011 | Holy Land, Israel | Holy Land Highlights
If you asked someone to describe a Christian in one word, might his or her response be “dull” or “boring”? It would be a shame for others to think that Christians aren’t enjoying God’s amazing world. So the question to ask ourselves is: Are we taking time to have fun?...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 21, 2011 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
The news both shocked and devastated me. I slouched back in the couch and crossed my arms. Tears threatened to fall. “Why do they have to move Mom?” She sat down beside me and put her hand on my knee. “Honey, they’re only moving to a bigger house across town. Not...
