by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 24, 2015 | Adam and Eve, Darlene L. Turner, Garden of Eden, Why? - 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 | Aug 3, 2015 | Darlene L. Turner, Rachel & Leah, Runner Up - Coffee With Leah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I lean my head back against the patio chair and 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 | Jun 29, 2015 | A Discontented Heart – Coffee with Rachel, contentment, Darlene L. Turner, Jacob, Rachel and Leah | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
Her large brown curls cascade around her face and fall loosely down her back, bouncing as she walks across the café floor. Others stop to stare at the green-eyed beauty. Her emerald green tunic accented with gold piping flows to her ankles and sways with each step....
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 15, 2015 | A Deceptive Heart – Coffee with Rebekah, Darlene L. Turner, Esau, Isaac, Jacob, Rebekah, Stolen blessing | 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 | Jun 8, 2015 | A Patient Heart - Coffee with Sarah, Darlene L. Turner, Sarah and Abraham; Isaac; laughter | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I ease into a booth at Harvest Café and gingerly slide across the bench. My muscles scream at me after a weekend of gardening. I rub my thighs in an effort to soothe the ache. The hurt is worth the beauty that will blossom and the veggies that will sprout up from...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 4, 2015 | A Peacemaker's Heart, Abigail, Darlene L. Turner, David's Wives, King David | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
The fallen leaves left hidden during winter rustle in the breeze as I wait for my guest on the tearoom’s patio. The warm spring air brings a smile to my face and I can almost see the buds growing on the trees. Finally the dead season is gone, but as I survey the area...
