15
Dec '25
Life In Hope
15
Dec '25
by Ronnie Hewitt
I would like to focus our attention on a word that is both ancient and urgent – Hope. I don’t mean wishful thinking or vague optimism, but biblical hope – a confident expectation rooted in the character of God. We find in Romans 15:13 a benediction, a prayer, and a promise spoken by the apostle Paul. He wrote, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NASB)
Here, Paul is speaking to a church who is learning to live in unity, in endurance, and in the tension between suffering and glory. And he says, “May the God of hope fill you…” Let’s explore what it means to live a life in hope – not just to have hope occasionally, but to be saturated with it, shaped by it, and sustained through it.
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17
Nov '25
Thanksgiving: A Response to God’s Goodness
17
Nov '25
by Ronnie Hewitt
In a culture that often focuses on and magnifies what we don’t have, or what we wish were different, I want to share a few verses that offer a radical shift in perspective. As we begin, we read in Psalm 107:1-3, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story – those He redeemed from the hand of foe, 3 those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.”
These verses call us to remember, to rejoice, and to respond. But why give thanks? The psalmist gives two reasons: First, because God is good; and second, because His steadfast love endures forever. These aren’t temporary truths, but eternal anchors for our lives.
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10
Nov '25
A Biblical Reflection on Veteran’s Day
10
Nov '25
by Ronnie Hewitt
As I reflect on Veteran’s Day coming up, I’m reminded of the quiet strength and deep sacrifice that so many have made, not just for our nation, but for the people they love. Their stories echo the kind of faith Jesus calls us to: one that serves, endures, and loves without condition.
Scripture reminds us that true love is marked by sacrifice. Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Veterans embody this principle in a tangible way. Their willingness to serve—even at great personal cost—mirrors the self-giving love of Christ.
This kind of courage is not just physical; it’s spiritual. Joshua 1:9 exhorts, “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Whether on the battlefield or in the quiet struggles that follow, veterans carry a strength that reflects God’s sustaining presence.
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