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...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 13, 2015 | Samson and Delilah; strength | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I stare at the notes I’ve written for this interview and shiver, not from cold but the foreboding in my spirit. Worries of how this session will play out resurface. Why can’t I just relax? You know why. What could God possibly want me to share about Delilah’s story?...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 6, 2015 | Mary Magdalene; resurrection of Christ; He's Alive | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
Her arms slip out from behind the long-sleeved tunic, revealing scars crisscrossed like a busy highway intersection. I couldn’t help but stare. She follows my gaze. “They’re ugly, huh?” Instead of pulling her sleeves down, she shoves them higher, laying her arms out...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 16, 2015 | Battle of Jericho, Joshua and the spies, Rahab | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
“She was just a prostitute. Who cares?” The words from the newspaper article of a slain young woman clutch my heart like a vise, squeezing until my breath escapes. I pound my chest hoping it would relieve the ache from the callous remarks. Has our world really gotten...
