by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 2, 2015 | A Believing Heart – Coffee with Mary and Martha – Part 3, Darlene L. Turner, Lazarus, Mary and Martha | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
I wipe a fallen tear and remain silent as Mary and Martha embrace after their admission of jealousy. Could this be the beginning of healing for this dynamic duo? I offer up a silent prayer. Martha smiles at me. “Thanks for this. I’m not sure we would’ve had this...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 26, 2015 | A Jealous Heart – Coffee with Mary and Martha – Part 2, Darlene L. Turner, Mary and Martha | 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 | Oct 19, 2015 | Darlene L. Turner, Mary & Martha's Story - To be continued . . ., Mary and Martha | Coffee & Conversations with Women of the Bible
Greetings! I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe that October is half over! This past month has been a blur with me taking two trips in opposite directions. Needless to say, I haven’t had a lot of time to blog. Next week I will continue with my...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 7, 2015 | A Focused Heart – Coffee with Mary and Martha, Darlene L. Turner, Mary and Martha | 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 | 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...
