Basic Gospel Weekend Edition

"Paul begins each letter in the same way; with the grace of God.  He ends each letter the same way; "May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." That should speak volumes to us. No matter what circumstances you experience in life, let your life be marked by the grace of God. It distinguishes you for eternity. It is the grace of God that draws others to you and, through you, to Jesus Christ. * I feel like God wants something more from me: more of my time, focus, "pure" thinking, etc. Is that what offering ourselves as living sacrifices is about? What more can I do to honor Him? * I am afraid to quit using tobacco because of fear that the withdrawals will cause an episode of mania or depression. Will God have mercy on me for my addiction in the end? * UNITED: https://basicgospel.net/united/ * Is it un-biblical to pray for the dead? * Who is our brother? A fellow Believer? Or just anyone? * Where do Christians go when they die? What are they doing while waiting for The 2