by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 23, 2013 | Samson and Delilah; strength | Still True Today
Simon tugged on his braid and rolled his eyes. How much more of her chatter could he take? If only he could put a muzzle on those bright red lips. He’d been dating Desiree for six months. At first it was heaven, but now her needling burrowed into him like a tick on...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 16, 2013 | Once Upon A Time, Snow White; poison apple; adam and eve; sin | Still True Today
Eva tapped her toe, waiting for Sheldon to finish his drawn out spiel on how his website could benefit her. He reminded her of a tacky car salesman. Hair slicked back, shifty eyes, and a fake smile. He rolled his chair closer, invading her space. She cringed and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 19, 2013 | a thousand little things | Still True Today
She inhaled the smells of the fresh morning air and relaxed in her rocking chair. The world was asleep along with the dogs in the neighborhood. The only sound to be heard was the chickadee wishing her a sweet day. Perfect. A hummingbird fluttered by and took time to...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 12, 2013 | Harrison Mountain, Jesus, rest | Still True Today
Josiah trudged along the narrow path. He stopped, shifted his backpack, and forced himself to keep moving even though his body screamed in pain. He kept his mind focused on the solitude of his mountaintop destination. The agony of the climb would be worth it.It had...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 22, 2013 | Warrior | Still True Today
Corporal Diane Ludlow crouched behind bushes, concealing herself from the enemy’s view. The dilapidated cabin appeared empty, but the heat signatures from satellite images proved otherwise. Perspiration rolled down her back and she shifted position. The stagnant air...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 8, 2013 | Speechless, Steven Curtis Chapman, tower of Babel | Still True Today
Chatter invaded the tower like an army marching into battle. Rumblings and disgruntled words mixed with shouting caused her to plug her ears. How could she get it to stop? Why did she climb all those stairs to hear nothing but noise? The others said they needed to...
