“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV). The Gift of Gathering We had already stuffed ourselves with Mom’s traditional Christmas breakfast. After the family cleared the table and gathered in the
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Author: Diana Derringer
Diana Derringer is an award-winning writer and author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter, and More! Her articles, devotions, dramas, planning guides, Bible studies, and poems have been accepted about 1,400 times by 70-plus publications, including several anthologies. In addition, Diana writes radio dramas and question-and-answer television programs for Christ to the World Ministries. Her adventures as a social worker, adjunct professor, youth Sunday school teacher, friendship family for international university students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas. For a free copy of Diana’s “Words of Hope for Days That Hurt” and her weekly Words, Wit, and Wisdom: Life Lessons from English Expressions, join her mailing list at https://dianaderringer.com.
The Wall
The Wall, officially known as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and smaller local versions profoundly impact visitors. During this Veterans Day month, may we never forget the price paid by those who died and those who
Read moreDare to be Different
We’ve all seen them. We may occasionally be one of them. At church, we act one way. When we exit the sanctuary, we leave our Sunday behavior behind. How easily we slip into such conduct
Read moreTwo Girls, Two Countries, One Journey
Two girls from two countries share one incredible journey. Contrast in Two Girls Born into a middle-class American family with English as her primary language, Jessica learned of Jesus from infancy. Always an outgoing child,
Read moreThe Contrast
Do we follow the messages of the world or the example of our Savior? The contrast leaves no room for in-between. It’s a dog-eat-dog world! Look out for number one. “Therefore, as we have
Read moreThe Scent of Sin
The Bible speaks clearly about the scent of sin in our lives. “As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor (Ecclesiastes 10:1 NIV).” The Scent of Sin on
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We frequently find devotion in the smallest of acts. Gnarled and gray he hovers near her bed, spreads the cover over her bird-thin shoulders, then plants a final kiss on her cheek. Minutes before
Read moreSnapshots from the Family Album
I wrote “Snapshots from the Family Album” for the 2016 Kentucky Arts Council’s “Where I’m From: A Poetry of Place.” It uses the structure and style of Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon’s original “Where
Read moreThe Little Man’s Amen
He sat quietly on his grandmother’s lap during a church service, quite an accomplishment for a two-year-old. While leafing through one of his favorite books, Nanny’s little man munched on snacks to help keep him
Read moreFear vs Facts
How quickly we can plunge from mountaintop highs to the depths of despair. We return from a retreat, revival, or mission trip overflowing with enthusiasm. Then we’re slapped in the face with the day-to-day reality
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