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Everyday Opportunities
Some of the most meaningful spiritual lessons don’t happen during a formal Bible study—they happen in the car on the way to school, around the dinner table, during a walk outside, or even in the middle of a hard day. It’s in those moments that children see faith lived out, not just talked about.
Van Smith
4 days ago2 min read


Being Enough
Sometimes we feel like we’re always trying to “get better” so that God will accept us. We promise to try harder, do better, and clean ourselves up. But Hebrews 10:14 reminds us of a powerful truth: Jesus already did what we could never do on our own.
Van Smith
Mar 102 min read


“Til Death Do Us Part” – A Promise That Outlives the Moment
When we hear the wedding phrase “til death do us part,” it sounds beautiful… but also heavy. It’s not just poetry. It’s a covenant. A promise that says, “I’m here for the long haul.”
Van Smith
Mar 22 min read


“In Sickness and in Health” – A Promise That Walks by Faith
When couples say the words “in sickness and in health,” they often picture hospital rooms or hard seasons—but that vow goes much deeper. It’s a promise to stay, to believe, and to walk together even when life feels uncertain.
Van Smith
Feb 202 min read


Walking Together in Faith
When we read the story of Abram and Sarai, we don’t just see the beginning of a nation—we see a marriage learning to trust God together.
Van Smith
Feb 122 min read


Abram & Sarai: Walking Together When the Future Is Unclear
Marriage is often less about having all the answers and more about choosing to walk side by side when the road ahead feels uncertain. Abram and Sarai trusted God enough to keep moving forward together, even when waiting became painful and hope felt delayed.
Van Smith
Jan 241 min read


You Are Loosed
So often, we let our struggles define us—our past, our habits, our disappointments, or even our fears about the future. We get used to carrying what was never meant to be permanent. But Jesus steps into moments and reminds us who we really are: not bound, not forgotten, not beyond hope.
Van Smith
Jan 161 min read


A New Creation in Christ
One of the most hopeful promises in the Bible is found in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
That verse doesn’t say we become a better version of ourselves. It says we become new.
Van Smith
Jan 62 min read


Happy New Year!
Happy New Year From Your Friends at New Hope Baptist Church Tunnel Hill
Van Smith
Jan 11 min read


Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas From Your Friends at New Hope Baptist Church Tunnel Hill
Van Smith
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Unwrapping Christmas
When we truly unwrap Christmas, we see God. When we see God for who He really is, it changes our life. Isaiah sees the Lord “high and exalted,” the train of His robe filling the temple, angels calling, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.” In that moment, Isaiah is completely undone. He sees God’s holiness and his own brokenness all at once.
Christmas is that same holy God stepping into our broken world as a baby in a manger.
Van Smith
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Kid's Christmas Play
Join us for Our Kid's Christmas Play on Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30pm at New Hope Baptist Church. See you there!
Van Smith
Dec 3, 20251 min read


A Child is Born ... All is Well
Join us at New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday, December 14th at 11am for our Christmas Cantata, "A Child is Born ... All is Well." We invite everyone to come and worship with us!
Van Smith
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans
Van Smith
Nov 10, 20250 min read


Storm-Proof Faith: Building on What Lasts
When life’s storms start pounding, do you ever wonder if what you’re standing on is strong enough to last?
Van Smith
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Set Your Clocks Back Nov. 2nd
Set Your Clocks Back Nov. 2nd
Van Smith
Oct 27, 20250 min read


Crave the Word
In 1 Peter 2:2, it says, “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.”
Van Smith
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Trust in the Lord
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Van Smith
Oct 11, 20251 min read


If My People ...
The promises in 2 Chronicles 7:14 remind us that when God’s people humble themselves, pray, and turn from their own way, the Lord hears and heals. It’s not about having it all together; it’s about coming as we are, open and honest before Him. Revival breathes fresh life into dusty souls and brings joy where there’s been heaviness.
Van Smith
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Revive Us Again
This week at New Hope Tunnel Hill, we’re believing God for a fresh move as revival begins with Rev. Randy Postell. If you’re hungry for something real, longing to see God work in new ways, or just need your hope restored—this is for you! Come join us, expecting God to do what only He can.
Van Smith
Sep 27, 20251 min read
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