First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. Romans 1: 8
I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus…. 1 Corinthians 1:4
I'm not planning to start my emails offering grace but what if I begin with 'Thank you'? No one would consider it strange. I think they would feel welcomed and invited in to consider whatever I had to say. I'm going to try it.