Stories tagged with: diana davis

• Missions ideas flow from Diana Davis & Autumn Wall

  by Leslie Peacock Caldwell, posted Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (7 years ago)

  

  PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- Long before most people were aware of Diana Davis' "fresh ideas," her daughter witnessed her mom's imagination and creative spark.

  "Her creativity is what has always made life in our family so much fun!" Autumn Wall said, recalling how her mother was always starting something new or turning an ordinary day into something adventuresome.

  "For our family, she constantly used her creative ideas to help us understand that serving God is an adventure," Autumn said via email. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Who pampers youth campers?

  by Diana Davis, posted Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (8 years ago)

  Diana Davis shares fresh ideas for how your church's youth camp or kids camp can offer an amazing focus for Christian growth, finding God's will and building Christian friendships. Read More

• DIANA DAVIS: Go Ye -- to a yard sale

  by Diana Davis, posted Thursday, May 12, 2016 (8 years ago)

  

  Photo by Brittany Strebeck

  PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- Nice weather has arrived, and it seems there's a garage sale on every corner. If you're a garage sale fanatic and you're a Christian, here are some tips to turn a garage sale-ing hobby into an effective witness opportunity.

  Get ready

  -- Go to the bank and get lots of $1 bills. Any purchase provides interaction with the seller.

  -- Keep church brochures or business cards in your car or handbag.

  -- Before you leave to go garage sale shopping, ask God to guide your conversations and actions. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: You can do this

  by Diana Davis, posted Thursday, February 04, 2016 (8 years ago)

  Three questions posed by Diana Davis can point to the "enormous joy and privilege" in telling others about Jesus, starting with, In your normal pattern of life, where do you mingle with non-Christian people? "Lost people are often more anxious to hear God's Good News than we are to tell it," Davis writes. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Add pizzazz to your women's event

  by Diana Davis, posted Thursday, October 01, 2015 (8 years ago)

  PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- "Fresh Ideas" author Diana Davis suggests ways to add pizzazz to women's events. Whether the outreach is a retreat, luncheon, conference, mission project or weekly ministry, it can be infused with "exciting, God-honoring pizzazz," Davis writes. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Star-spangled opportunities

  by Diana Davis, posted Thursday, July 02, 2015 (9 years ago)

  As our country celebrates the Fourth of July, how will you shine for Jesus?

  Plan ahead to use one of these simple, fresh ideas as an individual, small group or church to show support for elected officials and those assigned to keep peace in your community:

  -- Purchase a nice Bible for your town's mayor, signed with words of prayer and encouragement. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Celebrate Dad

  by Diana Davis, posted Thursday, June 18, 2015 (9 years ago)

  Diana Davis suggests numerous ways to help children show love for Dad with a well-planned Father's Day. "Mother's Day is often celebrated well," Davis writes, "but since God's Word instructs us to honor our father and mother, why not go all out to help your kids celebrate God's gift of a dad?" Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Blooming blessings

  by Diana Davis, posted Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (9 years ago)

  Columnist Diana Davis writes about how flowers can be used to minister to others. "Whether you have a rose garden, hydrangeas, or a favorite local florist -- it's remarkable how a simple flower can provide a tangible reminder of His love," Davis writes. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Ladies luncheon with purpose

  by Diana Davis, posted Wednesday, April 15, 2015 (9 years ago)

  Ladies luncheons' can be an easy way to introduce a friend to your God and your church, Diana Davis writes, noting that when you add the stated purpose of outreach to the event, "you give it an eternal purpose." Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Boost up for follow-up

  by Diana Davis, posted Wednesday, March 18, 2015 (9 years ago)

  Newcomers want relationships, Diana Davis writes, relaying ideas for follow-up with first-time guests. "Newcomers want to hear what you love about your church. They desire relationships," she notes. "And relationships provide evangelistic opportunities." Read More