September is a month for new beginnings here at Grace. What might it look like for you to take the next step in your walk with Christ?

A friend tells you she’s decided to move in with her boyfriend. What do you say?

Sometimes the uncomfortable in-between of waiting is God's choice for us.

My family would tell you that I’m not a big fan of waiting. I don't like to wait in a doctor's office, or in traffic jams, or in a grocery store line. Maybe you’re like that. You prefer to be on the move. You’d rather be in motion, going somewhere, than be asked to wait. Despite these preferences, there's an insight on waiting that we will find in Scripture and throughout our life experiences. Here it is: “waiting” is sometimes God’s choice for me. In fact, it can be one of the most effective tools for growth.

What does communion represent? The greatest gift ever given.

The Lord has empowered us all to be witnesses. Remember Jesus' promise in Acts 1:8—“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses…” The Holy Spirit is our power source. We all have what it takes to fulfill the mission. So, how do we get started?

1. Start wondering about the spiritual condition of everyone you see.
As you go through your day, ask yourself, “I wonder if that bank teller knows Jesus.” Or the convenience store clerk. Or your neighbor. Or your co-worker. Or that driver who cut you off in traffic. Learn to see people as Jesus did, as sheep without a shepherd.