by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 31, 2011 | broken promises, Darlene Turner, homeless, needy, praising God, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
I stepped outside my office and tilted my head toward the sun. I unbuttoned my sweater and let the warmth melt away the busyness of my morning. Awww…such a beautiful day! Too bad I can’t stay out longer. I needed to go to the mall and pick up some vitamins before...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 19, 2011 | broken promises, Christian Writer's Guild, Cliff House, inhibitions, judging, learning, praising God, protesting, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Lucille removed each item from her bag and examined them before placing her notebook, pen, pencil, easer, and ruler on the desk. The chatter from the doorway caught her attention. Two young girls entered the room. One dressed in everything black–from her dyed...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 5, 2011 | broken promises, inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, seasons, unconditional love, what if | What If...
She sat on her porch in her favourite spot overlooking the front yard. The maple saplings she planted with her husband when they were first married had grown and now stood as sentinels protecting her property. The tire swing hanging from the oak tree swayed in the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 29, 2011 | broken promises, inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
Matthew sat on the front porch with his backpack beside him. He looked at his watch as he tapped his toe on the step. Late again. Can’t you ever be on time? Ever since his parents divorced, he spent every other weekend with his dad. And it never failed; his dad...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 22, 2011 | inhibitions, judging, praising God, prayer, protesting, relationships, unconditional love, what if | What If...
They stood at attention with swords raised as she walked through the village in the darkness. Her mission outreach lasted longer than normal and the path home took her through the toughest part of town. The most feared gang in this small community came out at dusk and...