by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 1, 2015 | Darlene L. Turner, Pruning Seasons | Stuff About Life
Last weekend I picked the dead vines off my morning glories left on the lattice over the winter months. As I tediously plucked each one, it brought to mind how Christ prunes us during different seasons of our lives. And wow…this spring He’s been pruning me big time as...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 25, 2015 | Ann Voskamp, Sandra Orchard, Ted Dekker, The Word Guild, Write Canada | Stuff About Life
Ever since I picked up my first Nancy Drew book, I have always loved a good mystery. That’s when my love of writing took hold of my heart. I started writing my own “Mindy Dobson” mystery series! Unfortunately, the spark faded and life happened. I grew up and put my...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 13, 2014 | Thanksgiving | Stuff About Life
Today is Thanksgiving in Canada. I’m taking a week off from blogging, but I wanted to leave you with some fall pictures. It’s my favorite time of the year. What’s yours? Have an awesome Thanksgiving with your family and friends. God bless!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 30, 2014 | Canada Day, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Dominion Day | Stuff About Life
Tomorrow is a special day here in Canada. On July 1, 1867 it was officially named Dominion Day—a holiday commemorating the formation of Canada. On October 27, 1982 Parliament changed it to Canada Day. I’m taking a small break this long weekend, but will be...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 16, 2014 | Sandra Orchard, Ted Dekker, The Word Guild, Write Canada | Stuff About Life
I spent the past few days in Guelph at Write Canada – a writer’s conference put on by The Word Guild. What an amazing time of re-connecting with writer friends, making new ones, and learning from some of the best! And having supper with New York Times...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 16, 2014 | Colton Burpo, Heaven is For Real, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Todd Burpo | Stuff About Life
“Is heaven a hope or as real as the earth and sky?” – Todd Burpo Is our faith big enough to believe there is a heaven and that it IS for real? Or do we, as adults need to figure everything out and rationalize it? I believe we do. This is why I feel we need to see...
