by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 26, 2026 | Ancient Words Living Truth, Darlene L. Turner, Jonah and the fish, Jonah and the Whale, Swallowed Up | Still True Today
Josiah shivered from the dampness of his enclosed surroundings. Water dripped from the low ceiling onto his face. Wiping it away, he thought back to the conversation he had with his boss. Was it only a week ago? “You want me to do what?” Josiah plunked himself in his...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 12, 2026 | A Brother's Obsession, Ancient Words Living Truth, Darlene L. Turner | Still True Today
Chris guided the sander back and forth over the rough wood surface. He glanced over his shoulder to see if Alex had finished his project. Chris couldn’t let his punk of a brother beat him. He pictured the prize for this year’s contest. The new iPad mini. It wasn’t...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 27, 2025 | Ancient Words Living Truth, Ancient Words Living Truth - Seven Times, Darlene L. Turner | Still True Today
Michael opened his window to let the morning autumn breeze freshen his stale room. He inhaled. The smell of fallen leaves calmed him and he relaxed his shoulders. It had been a whirlwind of a week. He looked forward to a weekend of doing nothing. Movement from his...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 13, 2025 | Ancient Words Living Truth, Canadian Thanksgiving, Darlene L. Turner, Happy Thanksgiving | Still True Today
Nathan unlatched the lock on the door and heaved it upwards. The two flaps fell to each side with a thud. The sunlight blinded him like a spotlight on stage. The cool air filled the shelter, and he breathed inward. “That feels good,” he said. A cardinal chirped in the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 11, 2025 | Ancient Words Living Truth, Darlene L. Turner, random acts of kindness | Still True Today
Donny trudged up the stairs and slipped his backpack from his shoulder. It fell with a thud. His mother turned from the sink of dirty dishes. “Bad day at school?” “Jim lost his battle with cancer.” His mother rushed over and wrapped her arms around him. “Honey, I’m so...
