In case you haven’t heard, here it is: Living Grace is officially a church! No, we don’t have a building and we haven’t had a “real” service yet. We don’t yet have our tax exempt status. Nor have we registered a domain name for a website or even developed a logo. But, as anyone can tell you, those things aren’t what make a church.

This past Friday, I met with one of the officials from our Illinois district and got the “green light of happiness” (as I like to call it) to continue on with their blessing as we plant this church. Not only do we have their support, but I honestly think that the other pastors I have talked with about this vision are almost as excited about it as I am. And that’s saying something!

Sometimes the future can seem scary and unsure. But with God’s grace and favor upon us, as His children doing His work, the unknown is very do-able.

Buckle your seat belts. We’re in for the ride of our lives!