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Defining Moments
This series will will take a look at several characters who had defining moments in their lives, and their decision at these junctures would define their futures... and for some, their eternities! We will look at these individuals and extract lessons of how we are to respond when we are faced with defining moments.
A 5 Week Series
May
11
11
A Sacrificial Love
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In this message, we learn from the life of Hannah. She was one who was asked to give up something she wanted the most ... a son. Sometimes, God will ask us to give something up we love dearly ... a relationship that will not be blessed in the end. A possession that has come to own us. Or a job that is beginning to ruin our future.
May
4
4
David & Saul: Caught
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
What do you do when confronted? How correctable are you? If we do not allow God to refine you in private, He WILL refine you in public. The choice is yours.
Apr
27
27
David: Seeing the Unseen
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
What do you do when you feel rejected? Is it a time when we learn to depend on Him? Sometimes God brings us to the end of ourselves so we can fine our beginning in Him, and what we thought was an end is really a new beginning.
Apr
20
20
Three Days
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
What do you do in the dark seasons of life … when you are left alone, forgotten, sick, betrayed or beaten? What will you do with those three days? Better yet, what will you let God do with those three days?
Apr
13
13
Esther: Roleplay
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
If you had a choice, what role would you like to play in the plan of God? What difference would you make in the life of others? Esther had to make that choice. She was perfectly happy as Queen, but God asked her to choose what part she’d play in the nation of Israel. It would be a defining moment.
Apr
6
6
Pressured
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Each of us will have times when we interact with others who can steal our potential and sour our hearts to God or His ways. It could be another Christian, it could be a leader who fails... but in either case, these are defining moments that we must survive.
Mar
30
30
Cornered
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In this service we look at the life of the Prodigal. When he was cornered by his own rebellion, the Prodigal repented and turned his heart homeward. He could have allowed his pride to destroy him, but instead he acted on what God showed him and his future was altered for the better!
Language Options: Japanese
Heroes
In this series we will find those life essential lessons from the heroes of the Bible. But they are not only heroes that we hold in high esteem. They are mentors, specifically assigned by God to instruct us. If their individual lives were distilled down to one or two truths that God left for us to learn from, what would they be? What are those legacies that God took all the trouble to record for us? These we cannot miss. Though it may have been written thousands of years ago, these life essentials are crucial and foundational.
A 4 Week Series
Mar
16
16
Seeds
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Mar
9
9
Transformed Lives Transform Lives
Pastor Mike Palompo
Pastor Mike Palompo
Sometimes we wonder what the most effective way to transform lives is. While there may many different things that we can do. In the end, it the solution is simple - "Transformed Lives Transform Lives."
Mar
2
2
Gideon: Trusting God Against All Odds
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
In this message we learn lessons from the life of Gideon. Gideon was an individual who trusted God despite the odds and circumstances that surrounded him.
Feb
24
24
Loving Out Loud: Turn Up the Volume
Pastor Bernie Federmann
Pastor Bernie Federmann
Often we try to keep our faith to ourselves. We fear being bold and are reluctant to share our beliefs. In this message, Pastor Bernie Federmann from Lompoc, California, challenges us to "Love Out Loud".
Feb
17
17
Understanding True Love
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Love is defined as "Being committed to God's very best for the other person." However, often we change the meaning to fit our own terms and end up with less than God's best in our relationships. This week, Pastor Wayne talks about how we can find true love.
Feb
10
10
Missing the Miracle
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
How often can we get so involved in life that we miss the miracles that God has placed in our lives. In this message we learn how to place emphasis on the things that will produce everyday miracles.
Feb
3
3
Five Things God Wants You to Have
Dr. Paul Risser
Dr. Paul Risser
Life is full of unexpected events and disappointments. In this message, Dr Paul Risser talks about five things that God wants you to have.
Jan
27
27
Peter: A P.O.W. of Identity
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
There will be many who knew us as we were before Christ, and they expect us to be the same. We must decide to be a new creation. We are not like we were with the desires and ways. We must decide to accept our new self and not let identity thieves change us back.
Language Options: Chinese
Jan
20
20
Abraham and Joseph on Promises and Hope
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Abraham lived for what he could not see. There will be many things that will distract us and pull us into a worldly lifestyle, but there is a greater legacy, a higher law, and a more eternal cause that we live for. We need to look for what is eternal, and invest in that most of all...what will last beyond ourselves.
Jan
13
13
Noah: The Man Who Believed God
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
It's easy to believe God when God seems reasonable. But what about the times when He is not? How do we know what God is saying and wanting us to do individually. Noah struggled with it, and so will we. But we will discover how to begin the process and follow through.
Jan
6
6
Enoch: The Man Who Walked With God
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Our relationship with God is something that He delights in the most. It is not our successes or even our perfection. It is the nearness of our hearts to Him. In this new year, that has to be our resolution... to follow Him with a resolute heart.
Christmas 2007
Christmas is the time when we exchange gifts with friends and family. Yet do we don't always invest in what should be most important in our lives. In this series we learn how we can invest wisely.
A 4 Week Series
Dec
30
30
Teach Us To Number Our Days
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
David’s days were numbered. At times, Saul was after his life, then the Philistines, and even his own son, Absalom. But here David tells us not to wait for an enemy, sickness, or death to number our days. In this message, Pastor Wayne teaches us how to steward our days well.
Language Options: Chinese
Dec
24
24
Twas The Night After Christmas
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
This mini-musical that depicts that the bottom line of Christmas is not the presents, the parties, or even the good works. It is Christ... His birth and His sacrifice in order to bring us the greatest gift of all ...Redemption. It’s about the cross.
Dec
16
16
Seeing and Hearing Again
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In the hustle and bustle of life, we can easily miss things that we should see or hear. We can miss seeing His presence or we can make decisions without really hearing from God. Today Pastor Wayne Cordeiro talks about "Seeing and Hearing Again".
Dec
9
9
What Fuels Your Actions
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
The world uses different currencies to buy or get things done. What currency do you use? There are other currencies we use such as anger, moods, and fear. If we are fueled by these we will use wrong motivations to get what we want as well. Pastor Elwin Ahu talks about what God says should fuel our actions.
Language Options: Japanese
Mind Your Own Business
Money and success can influence the way that we live life. We can choose to live life investing in Gods purposes or we can live a life where money and success in invested incorrectly. In this series we learn how God wants us to steward what he has given us.
A 10 Week Series
Dec
2
2
The Currency of Heaven
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
How do we invest in what matters the most to God? This week, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro talks about how we can live in a way that honors God.
Language Options: Japanese
Nov
25
25
When In Doubt...
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Everyone experiences those moments where they begin to experience doubt. In this message, Pastor Elwin addresses the issues that can cause doubt in our lives and gives practical ways to overcome doubt.
Nov
18
18
Prophets, Priests, & Kings
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In this message, Pastor Wayne challenges us to give, to partner with ministry and invest in what is eternal.
Nov
11
11
Return to the Relationship
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Too often we get so busy that we begin to lose focus on what is most important in our lives. In this message, we learn how to correct back to that which should be the most important - our relationship with Christ.
Nov
4
4
The Truth About Money
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
The first place to invest in is not the stock market. The best place to begin is with your own debt… especially consumer debt, steals your future like a thief. We will find what Proverbs has to say.
Oct
28
28
Never Give Up
Ron Heagy
Ron Heagy
Often life throws hurdles that we think and feel are insurmountable. In this message, Ron Heagy, a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down, explains that the our success in overcoming these hurdles is often tied to our attitude.
Oct
21
21
Things Not For Sale
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Each of God's people must determine what must not be for sale... our faith, our identity as a Christian, or our confidence in Christ. The devil will find what is for sale and when he does, he trades you something cheap for something far more precious.
Oct
14
14
Mammon Masquerading as Wealth
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Today’s god of choice is Mammon, mammon masquerading as wealth. Mammon is making money the driving force for all our decisions, where we will live, what we will do for a career, what we will give our lives to. We are all susceptible to this if we think that the accumulation of money is the only definition for wealth.
Oct
7
7
Winning at Work
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
The marketplace is our first line of mission. It will test everything about us. In this message, Pastor Elwin will reminds us why we go to work!
Sep
30
30
How Wise People Build Wealth
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Building wealth is a crucial part of building your future. But first, we will need to define “wealth” for if defined incorrectly, you will be pursuing the wrong goal. Wealth comes in many more colors other than green. In this message, Pastor Wayne talks about how we can be rich in so many different ways.
Language Options: Chinese
Free Series
Dec
2
2
The Currency of Heaven
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
How do we invest in what matters the most to God? This week, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro talks about how we can live in a way that honors God.
Language Options: Japanese
Nov
25
25
When In Doubt...
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Everyone experiences those moments where they begin to experience doubt. In this message, Pastor Elwin addresses the issues that can cause doubt in our lives and gives practical ways to overcome doubt.
Nov
18
18
Prophets, Priests, & Kings
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In this message, Pastor Wayne challenges us to give, to partner with ministry and invest in what is eternal.
Nov
11
11
Return to the Relationship
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Too often we get so busy that we begin to lose focus on what is most important in our lives. In this message, we learn how to correct back to that which should be the most important - our relationship with Christ.
Nov
4
4
The Truth About Money
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
The first place to invest in is not the stock market. The best place to begin is with your own debt… especially consumer debt, steals your future like a thief. We will find what Proverbs has to say.
Oct
28
28
Never Give Up
Ron Heagy
Ron Heagy
Often life throws hurdles that we think and feel are insurmountable. In this message, Ron Heagy, a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down, explains that the our success in overcoming these hurdles is often tied to our attitude.
Oct
21
21
Things Not For Sale
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Each of God's people must determine what must not be for sale... our faith, our identity as a Christian, or our confidence in Christ. The devil will find what is for sale and when he does, he trades you something cheap for something far more precious.
Oct
14
14
Mammon Masquerading as Wealth
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Today’s god of choice is Mammon, mammon masquerading as wealth. Mammon is making money the driving force for all our decisions, where we will live, what we will do for a career, what we will give our lives to. We are all susceptible to this if we think that the accumulation of money is the only definition for wealth.
Oct
7
7
Winning at Work
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
The marketplace is our first line of mission. It will test everything about us. In this message, Pastor Elwin will reminds us why we go to work!
Sep
30
30
How Wise People Build Wealth
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Building wealth is a crucial part of building your future. But first, we will need to define “wealth” for if defined incorrectly, you will be pursuing the wrong goal. Wealth comes in many more colors other than green. In this message, Pastor Wayne talks about how we can be rich in so many different ways.
Language Options: Chinese
Excell Still More
How do we excel in life? Do we make decisions based upon feelings and our surroundings or do we focus on God's best and what He wants for us? In this series we learn how we can upgrade various areas of our life in order that we might live more effectively.
A 6 Week Series
Aug
19
19
Trading the Greater for the Lesser
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
In life, we have two choices.. One option will lead to something great, while the other can leave us devastated. In this message, Pastor Elwin help show us how we can make great decisions.
Aug
12
12
Upgrading Your Choices
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
In today's world we are confronted by choices on every front. But, not all of the choices we make are the best for our lives. Today's message will help us to upgrade how we make choices and decisions. We will understand the difference between making a choice that is good and what’s best, what’s wise and what’s wiser.
Aug
5
5
Upgrading Our Love
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Phil. 1:9 tells us:” And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment…” A love that is knowledgeable and a love that is discerning is the one God wants us to abound in or excel in.
Jul
29
29
Upgrading Your Relationships
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
We start to reach the world by starting with the relationships we have with those closest to us. We often take one another for granted. We see each other according to past performances rather than according to their potential. We need to upgrade the way we see one another and treat them as people with great potential.
Jul
22
22
Upgrading Our Walk
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Christ calls us to live out pure, uncompromised, authentic faith. If we do that, the world will be changed by it. This message will teach us how to upgrade our Christian walk in order to be an influence in our community.
Jul
15
15
How to Invest in Your Marriage
Pastor Alex Pacheco
Pastor Alex Pacheco
Your marriage and your family can be the most important capital investment in your life. This message will teach us how to upgrade our relationships in our families.
Jul
8
8
Upgrading Our Perspective
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good attitude and perspective on life. In this message, Pastor Wayne discusses the importance of raising the bar of excellence.
Language Options: Japanese
Free Series
Jul
1
1
Living In the Newness of Christ
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Life getting the best of you? Want something new? Today Pastor John Smith talks about Living in the Newness of Christ.
Jun
24
24
When God Puts You On Hold
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Life sometimes gets frustrating when you are in a holding pattern. Without clear direction it is tough to navigate the challenges that life throws at us. Today, Pastor Elwin gives us lessons on what to do when God puts us on hold.
Jun
17
17
Restoring Hearts
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Malachi 4:6 tells us: "He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse." This week, Pastor Wayne talks about how living with broken relationships is a curse in God’s eyes.
Jun
10
10
Bring More Oil
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
This week Pastor Wayne talks about the ten who went to the wedding feast, but only five brought more oil. We will be faced with unexpected delays and changes, and need to be prepared... if we are not, we miss what could have been.
One
It only takes one person to make and difference and we CAN make a difference! Our lives, our church, our ministries are vitally important to people’s lives, and without us, many may not find their way to the home of our Father. It is in the little things done with big hearts. It is in the endurance. It is in the enthusiasm for Christ. One person CAN make a difference! Jesus did. Now He commissions us to do the same.
A 9 Week Series
Jun
3
3
One Lord
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
This weekends message, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro speaks on what it means to have Jesus as your Lord. Often we say Jesus is Lord, but we live as if HE is not.
May
27
27
Beyond Freedom
Oliver North
Oliver North
In this patriotic service with Oliver North, we honor those who have given their lives for our freedom.
May
20
20
Results at Too High a Price
Pastor Phil McCallum
Pastor Phil McCallum
This account of Samson teaches us that we too can accomplish great things but it doesn’t have to be at the price of death... death to relationships, family, marriage, and children. Oh, he got it done, but at an unnecessarily high cost that God did not design. Today Pastor Phil McCallum talks about the life of Samson.
Language Options: Chinese
May
13
13
One Mother Who Changed the World
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Ruth was a woman with humility and a willingness to glean in a foreign land, be looked down upon, and yet unwilling to take offense. Boaz saw this humility and knew that this kind of strength was a rare treasure. In this message, Pastor Wayne talks about the life of Ruth
May
6
6
Gideon: Overcoming the Overwhelming
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Gideon was pared down to 300 men to fight an indomitable enemy. Yet he pursued. A phrase rings out: "Weary yet pursuing" (Judges 8:4). there are many times we will be weary, yet we must pursue. How do you do that when your resources are low and you have much more to face?
Language Options: Japanese
Apr
29
29
Moses... Facing Failures
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Moses was an individual with many failures in his life. Before he could move forward to his future, Moses had to face these failures. We as God's people will also have to face mistakes.
Language Options: Japanese
Apr
22
22
Daniel: One Man of Prayer
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
In this message, Pastor Wayne talks about how Daniel's prayer life made a difference in not only this life but also the lives of those around him.
Apr
15
15
The Power of One Choice
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
God can use every individual to carry out His plans. When someone is filled with passion and commitment, not much can stand in his or her way. Today Pastor Wayne talks about the power that our choices can have.
Apr
8
8
Won by One
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
The power of one. This Easter, Pastor Wayne talks about how one person 2000 years ago made a difference in each of our lives. How through grace, the world was changed forever.
No Higher Calling
It takes hundreds of volunteers each weekend to grow the kingdom of God – from tentmakers, greeters, and parking attendants to office, cleaning, and prayer volunteers. Yet in every case, it’s about serving God. And when we serve Him, we are blessed. Serving is God’s design for the church. In the book of Romans, we are told that everyone is equipped with different gifts that are designed to be used for God. In this series, Pastor Wayne takes a look at the reasons why we should get involved.
A 8 Week Series
Apr
1
1
The Power of Words
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Words can have a huge effect on our everday lives. Depending on how we use them, they can either build or tear down. This Palm Sunday, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro gives us three ways that we can encourage through our words.
Language Options: Chinese
Mar
25
25
Let It Shine!
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
When a servant is excited about something, he tells everyone he knows! We are excited about Christ and we must go to the highways and byways to proclaim His Good News. In this message Pastor Wayne talks about the power of invitation.
Mar
18
18
A Life Essential: Giving
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Each of us has been called to be Ambassadors for Christ. In the end, that is our assignment, our role, our identity. It will not be real estate, construction, companies, or bank officers. This week Pastor Wayne shares on how we can steward God’s gifts well.
Mar
11
11
The Lifetime of Improvement Award
Pastor Phil McCallum
Pastor Phil McCallum
Like software, we are constantly being upgraded. And when it is, it doesn’t mean the older version was bad. It meant is was good, but we are getting better each day. That is part of the quality of a program.. that it is upgradeable! We must be UPGRADABLE!
Mar
4
4
Increasing Your Time
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Often we state that the reason we cannot serve, go to church, do devotions, is that we are too busy. We all have the same amount of time each day (24 hours), but the fruitfulness of our time is determined by our stewardship. This week, Pastor Wayne talks about steps that we can take to increase our time.
Feb
25
25
Your Greatest Legacy
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Pastor Jonathan Smith
Relationships are the key to life. Often, we may not remember many class subjects from college, but we do remember the instructors who taught us to laugh, to persevere, to not take ourselves so serious. Today, Pastor Jonathan talks about the legacy that we all leave.
Language Options: Chinese
Feb
18
18
Hidden Service
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Hidden service is for the joy of serving, not the applause of men or the accolades of thanks. As nice as that is, there are times when we must serve in secret. In fact, New Hope is what it is because of the hundreds who understand what "hidden service" is all about.
Language Options: Japanese
Feb
11
11
Walking With a Limp
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Sometimes we have the misunderstanding that when we come to Christ, all our pain will be removed, and if we REALLY serve Him, we will not suffer. That is a myth. Suffering and pain is a part of growth.
Feb
4
4
Risk and Faith
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
This week Pastor Wayne will be talking about the importance of getting involved and serving. Sometimes, we fear commitment and getting involved. However, when we step out in faith great things will happen.
Free Series
Jan
28
28
Living a Life of Love
Pastor Stan Stimmons
Pastor Stan Stimmons
In this message, we not only learn to live in the love of God and enjoy that for ourselves, but also how to extend that love to others in the same way God loves us. This week's guest, Pastor Stan Simmons, is here from Billings, Montana.
Language Options: Japanese
Jan
21
21
Silent Night
Sue Thomas
Sue Thomas
You may be wondering how someone who is profoundly deaf can be a guest speaker. Well, with great relentless courage, God-given strength, and years and years of speech therapy, our speaker, Sue Thomas, found her voice.
Jan
14
14
From Believing to Trusting
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
There will be times when we will go through some pretty dark tunnels and can't see beginning or end. This week, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro talks about how we can develop trust.
Jan
7
7
Faith - When You Can't See a Thing
Pastor Jack Hayford
Pastor Jack Hayford
Life sometimes hits us with situations that don't seem to have an end in sight. In this week's message, Pastor Jack Hayford, President of our Foursquare Denomination, talks about how we can build our faith.
Christmas is For-Giving and For Thanksgiving
Christmas is the time when we exchange gifts with friends and family. In this series, Pastor Wayne takes a look at some of the gifts that we often overlook and how we should be truly grateful for the gifts that are present in our everyday lives.
A 4 Week Series
Dec
31
31
Time to Move Forward
Pastor Elwin Ahu
Pastor Elwin Ahu
It’s a time of second chances and new beginnings. However, sometimes we are so afraid of moving forward that we would rather risk harm than choosing change. In this message, Pastor Elwin talks about how we can move forward.
Dec
24
24
Gifts Left Behind
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Often our best gifts are the ones already received... but how we crave for more and newer gifts. When we do grab for it, we can lose the greatest gifts of all... our family, parents, friends, faith, and integrity.
Dec
17
17
Christmas is For
Thanks-Giving
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Thanks-Giving
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Gratefulness is the mother lode to other gifts such as healing, contentment and even wisdom. They are all linked together. In this message, we will learn how gratefulness keeps us healthy!
Dec
12
12
Christmas is For-Giving
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro
This message reiterates the gift of forgiveness and how it’s power transforms us, teaches us wisdom, and compels us to make radical changes.