Discovering Grace with Dianna Carroll

Lord, thank You for the truth of the Word of God, which brings light to our paths. *Thoughts and excerpts come from the book, “How to Avoid New Age & New Thought Deception” by Doreen Virtue ~ permission granted.

1 John 3:1 says, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” Today, place your faith and trust in the One who loves and died for you, embracing child-like faith.

William Cowper, a secular poet and later a Christian hymn writer, wrote, There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins, and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.

We must remember that God's plan is more significant than any scheme that Satan may have had to destroy Jesus. He is sovereign over the universe, and His Word is trustworthy. 

It is written in Scripture that Mary was Joseph’s espoused wife. This marriage was binding by Jewish law and could only be terminated by divorce. Although the betrothed couple were legally regarded as husband and wife, the physical union had not yet occurred. 

Beethoven, who became stone deaf at the age of thirty, wrote his last magnificent movement, which was a historical work with praise and honor to God.

God uses challenging moments in our lives not to break us but to test and refine us, transforming us into stronger, more resilient individuals.

Christians cannot fight spiritual battles with weapons of the flesh, but in the strength of His might. "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil" (Ephesians 6:11).

The simple method of praying through the Scriptures in the Word of God is talking to God about whatever thoughts are prompted by the inspired words you read.

 Redemption is accomplished not because we have done anything but because He has done it all. There is nothing for sinners to achieve; all we do is receive what Christ has done by faith.

Nine excellent characteristics can be examined in God's Word. They are portraits of the riches of a Christ-centered life found in Galatians 5:22-23. 

This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Fanny Crosby wrote these lyrics, and Phoebe Knapp composed the music, which was first published in July 1873. 

Jesus’ name carries all the preeminence, power, and authority given to Him. His name is “Far above all ... not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” (Ephesians 1:21). 

The "fruit of the Spirit' describes all the Christian character traits we can embody—nine portraits of the riches of a Christ-centered life. 

What is this gift of grace Paul writes about? He says it's not of ourselves that we have salvation, but it is the gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

 "Whose voice are we listening to?" It is an essential question we need to ask ourselves every day, until we go home to be with Christ in heaven. 

The promises of God toward the truly humble are almost breathtaking. Our God who lives forever promises to dwell with them, to esteem them, to give them grace, to lift them up, and to exalt them.

The Biblical way to say that the Bible is about the relationship of God and human beings is to say that it is about a covenant. 

The Biblical way to say that the Bible is about the relationship of God and human beings is to say that it is about a covenant. 

2 Corinthians 12:9 captures this promise. He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater. He sendeth more strength when the labors increase. To added affliction, He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials, He multiplies peace—poem by Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932).

If you find your identity in anything other than Jesus Christ, you will lose your footing and crumble under the loss of the life you wanted to build. 

For those in Christ, the fear of separation from God is impossible. If we are truly born again by the Spirit of God, we can know and experience Christ's boundless, unwavering love.

Adoption can be a loving alternative for parents who may, for various reasons, be unable to care for their children.  It is also a gracious gift to be adopted into God’s wondrous family for all eternity.

Spiritual warfare, as described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians, is the ongoing battle against the forces of evil that undermine our faith and relationship with God.

Have you ever considered your suffering a gift from God?  “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake” (Philippians 1:29).