by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 6, 2012 | Darlene Turner, offering, praising God, tithing, what if | What If...
Marlene dropped her envelope in the offering plate. Then sighed, crossed her arms, and pouted. Why did she have to give? Seemed like everyone around her just let the plate pass. Didn’t they know it’s a requirement of every Christian? She thought of all the things she...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 30, 2012 | broken promises, Darlene Turner, guilt, what if | What If...
Cheryl kicked the door closed with her foot as she tried to balance her grocery bags, purse and briefcase. “Hello,” she said. “Could use some help here. Anyone?” Silence. She gritted her teeth. Why are they never around when I need them? Cheryl shuffled into the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 23, 2012 | broken promises, Darlene Turner, praising God, what if | What If...
Samantha slammed the door causing the pictures on the wall to rattle. “That’s it. I’ve had it,” she said. Why had she trusted him again? Weren’t the past two times enough for her to open her eyes? Samantha stomped to the living room, plunked herself on the couch, and...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 1, 2012 | Darlene Turner, seasons, what if | What If...
Do you ever wonder who made the first New Year’s resolution? Was it Adam and Eve? And…did they keep it? Probably not. Face it, most of us make resolutions, but never carry them through. Oh, we might for a few weeks or even months, but come mid-February we get back...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 5, 2011 | Christmas, Darlene Turner | What If...
He tapped his shiny black boot and pushed back the white fur cuff to look at his watch. Almost closing time. Where are all the kids? The mall was bustling with shoppers, but no children were waiting in line to see him. “Why don’t the kids want to see me anymore?” he...
