We have an insatiable desire for words, and our words have a tremendous impact on those around us. Speech is the second most talked about subject in the book of Proverbs. If our words have the power of life and death, then the wisest thing we can do is to allow God to speak into how we speak.

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Are we making wise choices? The book of Proverbs gives us an opportunity to learn from the wisdom of others and understand the truth about what living wisely really means. When we make the wise choice to follow God, we’re setting ourselves up for a life of success with him by our side.

Baptism is the opportunity to proclaim that you are “all in” as a follower of Christ. We had 133 people across nine campuses make that claim this weekend—and we are so excited to celebrate with them!

God doesn’t just call us back—he buys us back. Even in our unfaithfulness and betrayal, just like Hosea buys back Gomer, our God loves us enough to pay a ransom for us. We are adopted into God’s family, forgiven of our sins, and gifted with eternal life through him.

The story of Hosea shows us how God responds to the messes we create for ourselves. When we reject God and follow our own path, we often find ourselves in deeper trouble than we even thought possible. But when we choose to follow him—and to be made new in his image—he will make us new creation.

When it comes to our relationship with God, we often think about it the way we think about our own relationships. But God is different than us—he loves even when he’s been hurt, and he never gives up even when we’ve turned away from him. But God isn’t looking for only part of our heart—he wants it all, and he’s devising a plan to bring us back to him.

One of the most powerful ways God can show us his truth is through his people. The story of Hosea tells the story of our relationship with God—how he chases after us time after time, even when we’re unfaithful to him. As we unpack the truth in the book of Hosea, we’ll learn that God’s love for us is bigger than our actions, and his promise to us stretches further than we can ever run.

There are many examples that Jesus gave us to live the best life—but he values two equally above the rest: love God and love others. Every decision we make, every word we say, every step we walk, we are called to do in love. And when we're loving like Jesus, we are showing him to the world.

As a church, one of our core values is making a difference on a global scale—how can we an impact where it’s needed most? Richard Stearns, President of World Vision, speaks to us on how coming together in a small way can lead to making a big difference.

Nationally recognized leader and Global Leadership Summit speaker Wayne Cordeiro speaks to us about the best ways to gain wisdom from God’s Word, our personal experiences, and the experiences of others.