by Darlene L. Turner | May 16, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Hearts of Jealousy – Coffee with Mary and Martha (Part Two), women of the bible | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The restaurant buzzes with activity as the morning patrons gather to enjoy a hearty breakfast. I take the last bite of my eggs benedict and smile. The lemon from the hollandaise sauce tantalizes my tongue. “Oh, this is so good. You should try it next time,” I say to...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 9, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Hearts of Focus – Coffee with Mary and Martha (Part One), women of the bible | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
She removes the paper napkin holder and lines up the silverware in preparation for the arrival of our breakfast order. She reaches to do the same for her sister. Mary scowls and slaps Martha’s hand. “Stop. I’m not a child anymore.” I chuckle and lean back in the booth...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 21, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, Deception - Coffee with Eve | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The café door slams shut as it ushers in a gust of wind. The August day brings a hint of fall with it, but I don’t mind. The colors of the season always get my vote for favorite time of year. Mumblings from other patrons bring my attention back to the room and I catch...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 14, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, The Underdog - Coffee with Leah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
Leaning my head back against the patio chair, I let the sun kiss my face. Its warmth floods my body and my shoulders relax after a week of stress. My eyes flutter shut and the nearby cardinal whistles his call, lulling me to stillness. If only I could bottle this and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 14, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, Deceptive Heart – Coffee with Rebekah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The rain falls in sheets at an angle, pounding the pavement merciless of those caught unaware. I grip my steering wheel and stare at the distance between my car and the Starbuck’s entrance, kicking myself for not grabbing my umbrella before leaving my house. I check...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 17, 2022 | Coffee and Conversations with Women of the Bible, Darlene L. Turner, patience, Waiting - Coffee with Sarah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible, Stuff About Life
I stomp the snow off my boots and ease into a booth at Harvest Café, gingerly sliding across the bench. My muscles scream at me after a weekend of shoveling snow. I rub my thighs in an effort to soothe the ache while being reminded of spring and the pain I go through...
