I never met my wife’s Grand-Mother, but I’ve heard many stories about her.

She was a pastor in a small West Virginian community. Her name, very fittingly was Grace.

One year, a few coal miners started attending the small church. After many messages about God’s grace from Pastor Grace. These men all decided to start following Jesus. Pastor Grace was overjoyed, the men began a new type of life, and the church members celebrated.

But a couple weeks later, the local mine owner came to visit Grace at her home. This was a big deal for such a rich and prominent man to even visit the little community. For him to come to her home was unthinkable.

I imagine Pastor Grace was confused as to why this man would be visiting.

Soon it was very clear.

It seems the men who started following Jesus, brought back tools and equipment they had previously stolen from the mine company. They gave the equipment back and asked their boss for forgiveness. The miners seemed to be radically different than before. This overwhelmed the mine owner so much that he had to come and meet Grace.

At this meeting, a huge check was made payable to the church from the mine owner. The church would be able to make major improvements. The ministry would be able to reach more people with the life changing message of God’s Grace.

You can’t make up a story this good.

These men found grace, because they met Grace.

You may not be named after God’s goodness, but you can just as readily share God’s grace with those around you.

There is no limit to what God can do with a willing heart.

That’s Amazing Grace.

-Tom Wise