Forward In Christ

I didn't take the time to count but I'm pretty sure the word grace is mentioned dozens of times in this issue, probably in every issue. I'm glad about that. Our official magazine should concentrate on all that God has done for us undeserving sinners. We even had an entire series this year based on the topic of grace, concluding with this issue.

Can you imagine not knowing about God's grace? Maybe some of you do remember a time when grace wasn't in your vocabulary. Pastor Glenn Schwanke tells a story of a woman who had never heard of grace or the forgiveness of sins through Jesus. He also shares the difference it made in her life when she finally heard the true gospel.

That's a story that should inspire all of us to share the good news. Because, as Pastor Michael Feuerstahler reminds us, there is a finite time—a time of grace—for each person to hear that saving message.

God's undeserved love to us should also inspire us to show our Christian love to others in word and deed. See what some college students who took a recent relief trip have to say about volunteering and putting their faith into action.