by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 16, 2012 | baptism, Holy Spirit, what if | What If...
Deborah tossed and turned. She tried counting sheep, praying, and reciting scripture. Nothing worked. Her mind wouldn’t shut off and let her sleep. A nightmare had jolted her awake. Her friend’s face was fresh in her mind. Why did Lisa haunt her dreams? Pray. Deborah...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 9, 2012 | Easter, Garden Tomb, Holy Land, Israel | What If...
Sue and I waited to see the tomb where our Savior’s body lay many years ago. It had been the second site we visited today. The first was lined with gold candlesticks, incense, and other gaudy fixtures. Fit for a King of a grand palace, but for the Son of God? I...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 2, 2012 | Darlene Turner, Easter, Holy Land, Israel | What If...
The sun beated down on us like a relentless torturer. I took a big swig of water hoping my internal temperature would get the hint and start cooling. It didn’t. My sister and I tried to keep up with the rest of our tour, but it was hard. The narrow streets of Old...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 26, 2012 | fears, Holy Land, Israel, Palm Sunday, trust | What If...
I stood at the top of Palm Sunday Road. My heart pounded in my chest. Was I really about to walk down the very same road Jesus took thousands of years ago? I wanted to pinch myself. I clapped like a school girl. “This is so exciting,” I said to my sister Sue. “But our...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 19, 2012 | Darlene Turner, prayer, what if, worry | What If...
Mindy drummed her fingers on the table, and stared at the phone willing it to ring. It had been two hours since her daughter left the concert in Toronto. Jeremy walked into the kitchen. “Do you think the longer you gawk at the phone, it will ring?” “She should be home...
by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 12, 2012 | Darlene Turner, faith, judging, praising God, relationships | What If...
Sydney slammed her hand on the snooze button and turned over. Minutes later, its constant buzz drew her out of her dream stupor. She shoved the alarm clock to the floor. Was it that easy for her husband to push her aside for a younger woman? Tears rolled down her...
