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He Never Changes
God doesn’t change.
He’s steady. Faithful. The source of every good and perfect thing in our lives.
Van Smith
Jun 21, 20251 min read


Be Strong and Courageous
Joshua 1:9 is more than just a pep talk—it’s a promise.
Van Smith
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Happy Father's Day
Hope you all have a blessed and special Father's Day!
Van Smith
Jun 15, 20251 min read


Give Thanks in Everything
Because gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect—it’s about trusting that God is still good, even when life isn’t.
Van Smith
Jun 12, 20251 min read


It's Not Over Yet
Failure isn’t final when God’s in the picture.
Van Smith
Jun 1, 20251 min read


You’re Not Who You Used to Be
When you say yes to Jesus, you’re not just turning over a new leaf—you’re living a brand new life.
Van Smith
May 31, 20251 min read


The LORD Hears Our Prayers
Whether your words are full of faith or barely held together by hope, God leans in. He hears the prayers you can’t say out loud. He pays attention—not just to your words, but to your heart.
Van Smith
May 29, 20251 min read


Remember and Honor
May we pause this weekend to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of Jesus’ words in John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends."
Van Smith
May 24, 20251 min read


A Good Heart
This verse is a great heart check. It reminds us that hearing God’s Word is just the beginning. The real growth happens when we hold onto it, let it sink deep, and patiently live it out—even when the results aren’t instant.
Van Smith
May 20, 20251 min read


Show Me Your Ways
Show Me Your Ways
Van Smith
May 16, 20250 min read


Just Believe
Faith is essential if we want to see God at work in our lives. It doesn’t have to be huge (Luke 17:6), but it does need to be pointed in the right direction (Hebrews 11:6) and keep going even when things are tough (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Van Smith
May 14, 20252 min read


Happy Mother's Day
Join us at New Hope Tunnel Hill for Worship on Sunday at 11am. Hoping you have a Happy Mother's Day!
Van Smith
May 9, 20251 min read


Lord, Remember Me
Though Samson was called and anointed, his heart strayed from the One who called him.
Van Smith
May 7, 20251 min read


New Series: Strong Man Samson
Samson’s life is a striking example of how divine gifting does not guarantee godly living. Though his strength was a supernatural gift from God, his decisions were often driven by personal desires, impulses, and emotional reactions.
Van Smith
May 2, 20251 min read


A Living Hope
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance [b]incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Van Smith
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Resurrection and Life
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.
Van Smith
Apr 26, 20251 min read


Rest in God's Love
Jesus, in His love and mercy, invites us to lay down what crushes our hearts. He alone has the power to carry what we cannot, and to heal the brokenness that sin and sorrow leave behind. When we bring our pain to Him, we find rest, not because the weight disappears, but because He takes it from us and replaces it with peace.
Van Smith
Apr 24, 20251 min read


God Demonstrates His Love
God Demonstrates His Love
Van Smith
Apr 16, 20250 min read
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