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Trusting God When Life Gets Hard
When life feels unfair and tough, God is still with us just as He was with Joseph in Genesis 39 which is a powerful reminder.
Van Smith
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Celebrating Baptism
Baptism is not just a ceremony—it is a sacred celebration of a life forever changed. It’s both a picture and a proclamation: that the old life has been washed away, and a new life in Christ has begun.
Van Smith
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Don't Worry ... Pray
Prayer and supplication aren’t fancy words—they’re just honest conversations with God. Tell Him what’s weighing on you.
Van Smith
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Upcoming Fall Revival
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at New Hope Tunnel Hope for a time of revival. The revival is set to begin September 28th. Bro. Randy Postell will be the guest speaker.
Van Smith
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Be Strong & Courageous
Life throws battles our way—fear, stress, health, finances. But the same God who stood with Hezekiah stands with us.
Van Smith
Aug 2, 20251 min read


VBS Highlights
Magnified VBS
Van Smith
Jul 25, 20250 min read


Magnified VBS July 14-17
Join us for Magnified VBS at New Baptist Church July 14-17 from 6-8pm ... Discover the Bigness of God! Classes for Pre-K through High School. Come join the fun ... See you there!
Van Smith
Jul 14, 20251 min read


God's Kindness
Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? God isn’t out to crush you—He’s out to lead you back with kindness.
Van Smith
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Life moves fast. One minute it's Monday, the next it's Christmas again. 😅But this verse reminds me—slow down and pay attention.
Van Smith
Jul 2, 20251 min read


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


Join Us in July for VBS
Magnified VBS in July
Van Smith
Jun 5, 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
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