by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 21, 2014 | Big Daddy Weave, redeemed | From My Playlist
She held the blade close to her wrist, hovering between a decision to cut deeper or skim the surface. Would it wipe away the hurt if she bled more? Would she ever feel worthy to be loved again after what he did? Her shaky fingers pressed the tip into her skin and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 9, 2014 | Chris Tomlin, Jim Brady, Moncton, NB, RCMP | From My Playlist
Wow…I hardly know where to begin and struggled with even writing a blog this week. What do you do when you just don’t know what to say? You speak from the heart. Last week was a tough one. However, I’m not going to list all of the struggles...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 2, 2014 | Talley Trio, The Broken Ones | From My Playlist
She positioned them with care on the couch, lining her dolls in a row. Each had a different limb missing. She grabbed her clipboard and pencil. “Hi, I’m Doctor Cassie. You look like you need a little patching up. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.” She pulled a...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 19, 2014 | Nothing to Prove, Phillips Craig Dean | From My Playlist
Karen stood at the edge of her grandmother’s bed and sighed. The rattle in the older woman’s chest told Karen it wouldn’t be long before she left this world. It was time for God to take His servant home. Karen sat and held her grandmother’s cold hand. She traced each...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 12, 2014 | Booth Brothers; I played in the band and sang in the choir | From My Playlist
Sally clapped and raised her right hand to bring her Sunday School class to order. Within seconds, her students silenced and straightened in their chairs. “Good morning.” “Good morning, Miss Vincent,” they said in unison. Sally smiled. She loved these children. “Today...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 28, 2014 | Find You On My Knees, Kari Jobe | From My Playlist
She glanced over her shoulder, but only darkness greeted her. The heaviness in the night air prickled the hairs at the back of her neck and she ran faster. Who was chasing her? She stumbled on the loose rocks and fell forward, reaching her hands out to brace for...