by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 15, 2014 | Johnny Reid, Winter Star | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
Do you remember waiting for Christmas to come? When we were young, it seemed to take FOREVER to get here. You know what I’m talking about. The anticipation builds inside you every day, threatening to bubble and spill over? Christmas just couldn’t get here fast enough!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 1, 2014 | Mary Did You Know, Pentatonix | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
Can you believe it’s December 1st? Where have the past 11 months gone? Wow….we’re coming into my favourite time of the year already! I love Christmas. However, what I don’t like is the busyness of the season. Unfortunately, it can bring out the ugliness in us. You...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 23, 2013 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I’m still having a hard time believing that Christmas is here again! Where did 2013 go? I have no idea. 😀 It’s Christmas week and we’re celebrating how Love came down to us in the form of a baby. He didn’t come with flashing lights and a...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 16, 2013 | manger to the cross | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jesus came at Christmas, so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 9, 2013 | A Christmas to Remember, ornaments | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I love decorating our house for Christmas! In the past it looked like a festive bomb went off in every room. However, I’ve taken medication to cure my decorating bug and gone with less. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still something in almost every room (my husband’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 2, 2013 | Christmas, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
She ripped the toy from another shopper’s hand. “It’s mine. I saw it first.”The woman’s eyes narrowed and grabbed the prize back. “Oh, no you didn’t. I did.”“Hey,” she said, her voice raising an octave.One tugged. The other cursed and pulled on the end of the toy.And...
