Discovering Grace with Dianna Carroll

We know that Christians sin. This is a fact.    When Christians sin, they often struggle with the assurance of their salvation.  1 John 1:8 says, If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Saving faith redeems you, sustains you, and gives you all you need in Christ. 

Christ is and always will be our example in His humility, sacrifice, service, and a mind submissive to the will of His Father.

At life's crossroads, when hope fades, whom do you trust? We all need reliable guidance in despair. Only the Lord offers perfect wisdom.

Lord, You have never failed us in Your life, death, or resurrection. And now, death has no power over us, for Christ is our hope.  

When trials come, we can see and experience God’s goodness and tender mercies in the narratives of the Bible. Don’t let the circumstances of life cause you to fail in recognizing God’s care for you.

The joy of the Lord is a strong, supernatural joy that comes from knowing God, abiding in Christ, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. 

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and it is sin to continue in it. Proverbs 13:3 says, “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Three historical figures are mentioned in this podcast, all of whom loved God. Two were excellent military leaders of their time, and one was an enemy of God, yet he became the most notable writer of the New Testament.

If Jesus, the divine Son of God, needed to pray, then so do we.  We are invited to come before the throne of God with confidence that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

How often have you wondered, "Why this trial, Lord? Why the broken heart or pain?  When we share in Christ's sufferings, we also partake in His abundant comfort.

What do you do when you find yourself in hard times? Remind yourself that God has a purpose for your life, and whatever He begins, He completes with a promise (Philippians 1:6). 

William Tyndale is sometimes called the Father of the English Bible, yet Tyndale himself was burned at the stake for his work on October 6, 1536.

Why are we afraid of the storms of life when the Creator of this world lives within us?  Lord, I surrender full command of the storm in my life to You.

Only through faith in Jesus Christ can purpose in life be discovered. To exalt God is to fear and obey Him while keeping our hearts fixed on our future home, heaven. 

Ask God to teach you how you should walk through this time of difficulty and trust Him to do His will in you.

Someone in sorrow needs you to come alongside and offer encouragement with a compassionate heart. There’s no time limit on grieving, and people from all walks of life suffer differently.

Our hope in salvation does not rest in our faithfulness but in Christ’s faithfulness alone. We are saved because Jesus saves us.

John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress, one of the greatest Christian books ever written. It is second only to the Bible among the most sold books ever. John Bunyan was imprisoned for his Puritan beliefs and for preaching the gospel.

As our faith matures, we experience the enduring joy and comfort found in His presence. His benefits are innumerable, and His sovereignly designed for every believer.

John Knox's declaration, “Give Me Scotland, or I Die,” powerfully captured his deep desire for Scotland’s spiritual renewal.

When we realize all that God has made for us, we stand in awe of His magnificent love.

Come, thou Fount of every blessing; tune my heart to sing thy grace. May we be so bound to Christ that the world, the devil, or the flesh can not recognize us–only Him!

Being deceived leads us to let down our guard against the struggles of the flesh and the Devil's schemes.  As Christians, we are called to seek God for wisdom, as emphasized in James 1:5. 

Where do you find the courage to stand after rejection makes you feel invisible? Rejection does leave its mark, but only the Lord offers a wellspring of wisdom that overflows into every corner of our lives.