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Tag: Diana Derringer

Mission Moments for Families on the Go

December 25, 2020 Diana Derringer Christmas, Missions

“What did you bring me?” How often do parents hear that question? And how do parents move children or themselves from a me first mindset to one of concern for others? Especially with schedules already

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Solomon, Browning, and Life

November 27, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Life Stages

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind” (Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV). As a teenager, I fell in love with Robert

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Defying Defeat

October 23, 2020 Diana Derringer Faith, Fire Starters, Leadership, Missions

“For a poor skinny kid from Birmingham, Alabama, who felt like a zero, a nothing with no ambition, my opportunities have been amazing! By all that is logical, I should never have been born and

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Lessons from a Dog Named Hope

September 25, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, hope

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV).  She looked

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Making Turtles

August 28, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Grief, Relationships

“I think we need to make some turtles.” We hadn’t seen Anne for several years. She had completed her education, married, and moved to another town. She enjoyed a successful teaching career and was expecting

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Our National Treasures

July 24, 2020 Diana Derringer America, Fire Starters, Travel

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1 NIV). From Sequoia on the west coast to Acadia on the east, with such jewels as Yellowstone,

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If Trees Could Talk

June 26, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Spiritual Growth

For about 20 years my husband and I enjoyed the benefits of a small orchard. Nothing satisfies quite like fresh fruit still warm from the morning sun. However, every spring, in order to achieve maximum

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Sprouts

May 22, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Poetry

As a tree sways in the wind but remains rooted to the life-giving earth, may we as adults have the flexibility to deal with the needs of our children, recognizing the unique personality of each

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Why Worry?

April 24, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Prayer

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and

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Listen with your eyes

March 27, 2020 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, Relationships

“Listen to me, Mom!” “I am listening, honey.” “No, you’re not.” “Yes, I am. I’ve heard every word you said.” “But, Mom, I need you to listen with your eyes. Mom then sets aside her

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Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.” — Psalm 50:23 (NIV)

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