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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03
Nov '25
A Peaceful Thought-Life
03
Nov '25
by Ronnie Hewitt
“For those who are in accord with the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are in accord with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:5-8, NASB)
I would like to begin with a simple truth: Your mind is the gateway to your soul. What enters it, shapes it. What dominates it, directs it. The above passage in vs. 6 draws a sharp contrast – not between good and bad behavior, but between two mindsets. One leads to death, the other leads to life and peace.
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