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Diana Derringer Bios
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Diana Derringer, award-winning writer and author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter, and More! shares hope and joy through more than 1,200 devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, planning guides, and poems in 70-plus publications, including The Upper Room, Guidepost publications, The Secret Place, and Missions Mosaic, plus several anthologies. She also writes radio dramas and “Questions About Life” television programs for Christ to the World Ministries and shares weekly blog posts on Words, Wit, and Wisdom: Life Lessons from English Expressions. Diana speaks at churches, schools, and community events and has taught workshops for the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. Her adventures as a social worker, adjunct professor, youth Bible study teacher, friendship family for international university students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas. Connect with Diana at dianaderringer.com or on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Goodreads, Pinterest, and her Amazon page.
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Diana Derringer, author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary, shares hope and joy through more than 1,200 devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, and poems in 70-plus publications, including The Upper Room, The Secret Place, and Guidepost publications, plus several anthologies. She writes radio dramas and “Questions About Life” television programs for Christ to the World Ministries and shares weekly blog posts on Words, Wit, and Wisdom: Life Lessons from English Expressions. Her adventures as social worker, adjunct professor, youth Bible study teacher, friendship family for international students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas. Visit dianaderringer.com.
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Diana Derringer, author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary and caregiver for her husband, shares hope and joy through more than 1,200 devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, and poems in 70-plus publications. She also writes radio and television programs for Christ to the World Ministries. Enjoy Words, Wit, and Wisdom at dianaderringer.com.
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Diana Derringer, author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary, shares joy through more than 1,200 devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, and poems in 70-plus publications. dianaderringer.com
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Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter and More! is a collection of brief dramatic presentations that invites everyone, from the novice performer to the most experienced, to share basic Biblical truths in a variety of settings.
Flexibility, ease of production, and themes that meet us where we live make this collection suitable for large or small groups, whether in a church setting or on the most rugged mission trip.
The themes are universal. They include tough choices and their consequences, acceptance and rejection, and the impact of attitudes.
Reviews
“Simple and well-laid out “Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary” would be a welcome addition to any church drama team’s library.” –Starr Garrett, Theater Director and Professor of Theater, Campbellsville University
“Diana Derringer has written a wonderful collection of 12 mini dramas that can be used as sermon starters or in special programs. The dramas are short and to-the-point and require a minimum of props and costuming. All are biblically sound and lift up Jesus as Savior.” –Art Criscoe, Ph.D., Senior Editor, Christ to the World Ministries
“This collection of short drama pieces is a valuable tool for pastors, drama directors, youth workers, and more. A variety of topics and styles are represented, and the dramas pack an emotional punch. The book is well organized with prop lists, character descriptions, and suggested uses. A wonderful addition to your drama toolbox!” –Carlton Hughes, communications professor at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, author, speaker
