Bristow Hood tells us about God's amazing and expansive love that we often choose not to experience. He forgives us, heals us, and redeems us. All of which releases us from the pit of sin and condemnation; he brings us into his freedom. We become people of love and compassion who can then spread God's freedom to others.

Bristow Hood invites Jacquie Bond and Josh Kalsbeek to discuss their life-changing experiences with small groups. As a country, we have lots of stuff. Yet for all we have, we lack connection. Sunday mornings at church are great, but it is a hard place to create and develop relationships. Instead, we can connect and grow with people in a small group. Though they can be difficult, they can transform our lives.

As we move towards the new year, Bristow Hood asks about the state of our union with Christ. Christ is in us, and we are in Christ. He is working in us and for us. He is your fierce defender! We are adopted into his family and belong to him.

Bristow talks to us about God's wisdom, as James tells us. The world's wisdom is about the self and results. Heavenly wisdom is about God and relationships. We find it from worshiping God, and it becomes evident in what we do.

Bristow reflects on the story of Peter climbing out of the boat to take a few steps on water.

Bristow shows us that happiness comes from our circumstances, but joy is about God and us. We can experience Jesus' joy no matter what is happening in our lives. Heaven is all about his joy, which calms and heals us.