by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 22, 2024 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs From the Heart - Nothing to Prove | 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 | Dec 25, 2023 | Silent night, Songs from the Heart - Silent Night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, From My Playlist
If you were only allowed to listen to one Christmas song (gasp!), what would it be? Which song stands out from your childhood memories? Brings the most emotion? Wraps Christmas up for you with a beautiful bow? That’s an easy one for me. Silent Night. For several...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 18, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - Winter Star | From My Playlist
Do you remember waiting for Christmas to come? When we were young, it seemed to take FOREVER to get here. You know what I’m talking about. The anticipation builds inside you every day, threatening to bubble and spill over. Christmas just couldn’t get here fast enough!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 11, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs From the Heart - Mary Did You Know? | From My Playlist
Can you believe it’s December? Where have the past 11 months gone? Wow….we’re coming into my favourite time of the year already! I love Christmas. However, what I don’t like is the busyness of the season. Unfortunately, it can bring out the ugliness in us. You know...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 27, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Songs from the Heart - 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 stilled and straightened in their chairs. “Good morning.” “Good morning, Miss Vincent,” they said in unison. Sally smiled. She loved these children. “Today...