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Monday, July 25, 2016

Excerpt from Dreams Of Tamar by Darlene Pryor





James looked quizzically at Diedra. His wife, she never ceased to amaze him. There were times when he felt as if she really didn’t want to be married to him. As if she just put up with him because he was there. But then there were times, like right now, when he felt as if nothing else existed beyond what the two of them shared. He felt as if she was an extension of himself; as if each breath she took carried life through his lungs. It felt as if his heart pumped blood through her veins. He loved Diedra with all his heart. He had never felt so strongly for another woman before and didn’t believe he ever would or could again. The power of the emotions that erupted inside him when she held him like this was mind-boggling...

excerpt from Dreams Of Tamar by Darlene Pryor 
learn more at Palm Arbor Press

God Is Still In Control

David sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: 'The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior--from violent people you save me. 'I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies. The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. 'In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.
I am reminded of the three Hebrew boys who said,"Even if our God does not deliver us from this situation, we know he can."

Darlene Pryor
Palm Arbor Press

Monday, July 18, 2016

Book Review: The Goldenrod by Dan Barnwell




I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved that the author chose to tell the story through the eyes of the protagonist. From an early age, Benjamin Boozer truly believed he was somehow better than Rodney Hollander, by pure virtue of his birthright. When Rodney didn't live down to Benjamin's low expectations, Rodney was threatened by this kid from the wrong side of the tracks who had the audacity to dare to be great.

I loved the way Mr. Barnwell threaded the beautiful Calhoun County landscape through this tale of two men from different backgrounds, who both learn at different stages in life that we are each responsible for our own destiny.

Kudos to Mr. Barnwell for an enjoyable tale of sport and competition.

Darlene Pryor, the author
Palm Arbor Press
follow me on instagram @darlenpryorauthor

God is still in control.

David sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: 'The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior--from violent people you save me. 'I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies. The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. 'In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.

 I am reminded of the three Hebrew boys who said,"Even if our God does not deliver us from this situation, we know he can."
Darlene Pryor

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Letter to Survivors

For all you survivors out there..Do not lose heart women of God. Neither look to the left nor to the right, but look to the hills from whence comes your help. God's promises for you are sure and he will bring them to fruition in due time. Satan thinks he's got you beat and in the natural it may appear that you are defeated. But God,,,has already worked it all out in your favor. Everything the enemy has done to you has helped to prepare you to step into the destiny that God had for you before you were formed in your mother's womb. You are well able to slay any giants that come against you. Cancer can't defeat you. Lupus can't defeat you. Relationships can't defeat you. Your job can't defeat you. Your boss can't defeat you. Divorce can't defeat you. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU CAN DEFEAT YOU!!! You are more than conquerors. You are blessed and highly favored.
After a long and frustating day at work I went and ran 6 miles on the trail tonight. My runs are always revelatory (or full of revelation). I got off to a rough start. My knees were aching, my ankle was burning and the enemy kept telling me that I should quit because I might have reinjured my ankle. I told myself that I would run to the three mile mark and walk back. I started speaking the word over myself and my family and by the time I got to hiway 204 (3 mi mark) I saw a sign saying Germania Springs was 1.49 miles away. I thought to myself "Its going to get dark before I get back to the high school. Then I realized I was at my turn-around point and I had completed 3 miles. By this time my stride was much smoother than the first half of the run and my breathing was less labored as well. I finished the second half of the run much better than I ran the first half. Who says my latter days won't be better than my former? God wants us to have that marathon faith. We have to finish the course and in due season we will reap if we faint not.
Joseph was in that dungeon for 14 years and during that time I am sure his brothers thought they had got away with their actions. During the 7 years of abundance I am sure they were thanking God daily for their blessings. But when the 7 years of famine came, the only one in the entire region that even had the means to assist them was Joseph, and every promise God had given to Joseph from his youth was fulfilled.‪#‎marathon‬/giantslayerfaith


Darlene Pryor
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

TAMAR

This is a lady full of grace
Always with a smile on her face
Masking the pain and tears
Almost ready to reveal her fear
Rising to overcome
  by Darlene Pryor the author

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Friday, July 1, 2016

Dreams of Tamar excerpt

James was taken aback by how tired and worn his wife appeared, but he chose not to say anything in front of the boys. He just looked at her sitting there in their king-sized bed with the rose patterned, ruffled linen. He would have thought it too frilly for himself, but Diedra loved the way it looked and he loved the way she looked in it, soft and delicate.  But now she looked fragile and vulnerable. Terms not usually associated with his wife, despite her petite frame. He and Trevor walked across the room to the bed. James leaned over and kissed Diedra lightly on the forehead.  Trevor climbed up on the bed and did likewise.  Diedra gave Trevor a squeeze and looked lovingly at her husband. “I’m sorry I fell asleep last night.”
“Why didn’t you tell me you were having headaches again?”

Startled by the question, Diedra was silent for a moment, and then “How did you know?” The question was barely audible. James’ gaze displayed that crooked grin that Diedra used to swoon over.
“Woman I’m your husband. I’m supposed to pay attention. Sometimes I may be a little slow, but I usually catch on to what’s happening with you.” He reached over, gently massaged the back of her neck, and asked her if she had taken anything for her headache. As expected, she had not.
Darlene Pryor 
palmarborpress.com