News Articles by Diana Davis

Diana Davis relays ideas for ministry when death comes to a member of your church or an unchurched friend. Acts of compassion, she writes, "can remind the bereaved of God's love for them."

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.

Leaders sometimes need to resolve to improve. Among Diana Davis' suggestions: to learn from criticism, to say "thank you" to team members, to intentionally keep learning.

Diana Davis relays tips "to help you have joy - inside and out - during the Christmas holidays." Among them: "Give joyfully to someone who can't give back." A Christian's joy, she writes, "oozes over those around you," especially at Christmas.

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.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (BP) -- Columnist Diana Davis suggests: Check whether your small group or church is cliquish. "The Great Commission is too vast -- and eternity is far too important -- for us to sit in a huddle," she writes.

Columist Diana Davis shares ways to show appreciation to Sunday School/small group leaders "who are on the front line of ministry in your church."

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.

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?"

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.