Because of Grace with Dianna Carroll

Here are some funny stories about Christian camps, along with great truths from the Word of God.

I am thrilled to introduce our special guest today, Dorene Virtue. Her unbelievable transformation from the darkness of the New Age movement to the light of Christ and being Born Again by the Spirit of God. 

 It’s a joy and an honor to discover the workings of God’s marvelous Grace together with you. Now, part #3 of the Beatitudes.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied . Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Today, our topic will be “The Beatitudes.” Found in Matthew 5:3-12. Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and Blessed are the meek.

The kingdom of God is wherever God reigns, and since He reigns everywhere, the kingdom of God is everywhere.

Why are we valuable as women, according to Scripture? The Church of the redeemed is the "Bride, the Lamb's wife" (Revelation 19:7-9).

Sometimes we experience circumstances that steal our joy. The secret to Christian joy is found in the way the believer thinks and his attitudes.

The theme of Philippians is––JOY! That seems funny since Paul is under house arrest, chained to Roman guards and is forced to stay there for two years. 

A Christian may find Galatians 6:2 an important Scripture to read and obey when dealing with a depressed person: "Bear one another's burdens . . ." (an imperative from God’s Word).

A discussion on Galatians 5:16 , “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” 

Do you ever feel like your marriage is a maze , where you sometimes lose your way? 

 Luke 14:11 says, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” The promises of God toward the truly humble are almost breathtaking.

Have you ever asked God the question, "Where are You, Lord?" Did it seem that God was not there during those difficult times in your life?

Scripture tells us, that Jesus’s name is far above any other name given among men. “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name ” (Philippians 2:9).

When a spouse dies,  the loss of a child, a parent or sibling, how do I handle my grief?

"God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in You" a prayer by Augustine.

Conflict can certainly ignite fiery passions within us. Our tongues are a restless evil, full of deadly poison. When that happens, our words become the primary weapon we use to “Bite and Devour One Another.”

The "Woman at the Well" did not deserve respect or God's grace. She was rejected by the culture and people around her but accepted by Jesus. Her faith made her whole. 

This episode is about "The Ten Commandments," or, as some scholars call them, the Ten Words. We will discuss the eighth commandment: "Thou Shall Not Steal" specifically.

There can be some differences between having guilty feelings and true guilt. We need to know what to do with our guilt.

Grace Martens is my wonderful granddaughter. Recently, Grace went on a short-term mission trip to Cuba with her father and three other team members. We will discuss what she experienced in Cuba and their great need for Christ there.

The Book of Ruth is a beautiful work of theological art. It invites us to reflect on how God is involved in our daily joys and hardships.

Human conflict is one of the dreadful consequences of sin entering into the world. And, because of sin, all human relationships are a struggle and are prone to conflict.