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In this special episode, we sit down with Kevin Hesson, one of the founding members and former elders of Blessed Hope, for a full-length conversation about the early days of our church and God’s faithfulness over the last 20 years. While a portion of this conversation appeared in our anniversary video, this extended podcast episode shares the full story, with heartfelt reflections and behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make the final cut. Whether you’ve been part of BHCC since day one or just found your seat, you’ll be encouraged by Kevin’s perspective on building something that lasts.

A relationship built on a foundation of love is not based on empty ritual but a heartfelt desire to give God the best that we have to offer out of genuine reverence and sincerity. God calls for genuine respect and integrity in our life of worship which highlights our true devotion. This conversation allows us to see how Israel was challenged to remember the importance of honoring God with sincerity and purity because He is always worthy of our best.

God's desire for our relationship with Him is that it always be rooted in and built upon the foundation of His love. His love is not fleeting or conditional; it is steadfast and eternal. This is the essence of His nature and the core of His intentions toward us. Even when He brings correction, it is done from a place of unyielding love. The book of Malachi opens with a powerful reminder of this truth. God's very first conversation with Malachi is a declaration of love — this is an affirmation of His unchanging affection toward His people. Before addressing their shortcomings, before bringing attention to their missteps, He establishes the foundation: love.

As we celebrate another year of Faith in Action, we recognize that God’s church is beautifully diverse—made up of people from different backgrounds, gifts, and stories. Yet when we are united in Christ, nothing can stop what God desires to do through us.

We are never meant to be stagnant—we are called to continually mature and grow in love. To do that, we must be intentional about protecting our hearts, minds, and bodies. Love flourishes when we choose to defend it with purpose. The greatest commandment is fulfilled not just when we receive love, but when we actively guard and nurture it.

When Paul describes love in 1 Corinthians 13, he is not just giving us a poetic passage – he is showing us how to live like Christ. This love is not passive. It is the kind of love that mirrors God’s own love for us. It is love that never fails.

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul paints a vivid picture of what love looks like—not merely as a feeling, but as a way of living. His words reveal the very character of God, who is love. Through patience, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and truth, we begin to understand the divine nature of love and how we are called to reflect it as love is displayed.

You are a new creation! This is not just poetry or a metaphor. It is a spiritual reality. When we come to Christ, we don’t just receive forgiveness – we receive a new heart. It is this new heart that God has designed as the reason we are able to live out the greatest command of love.

Love is central to the Christian life. Jesus said that the two greatest commandments are to love God and love our neighbor. But here’s the truth we often miss - we can only fulfill this call to love because God first loved us. Love does not originate in us. It flows from the very heart of God.

Have you ever thought of how the 10 Commandments define love to us? When Jesus declared what the Greatest Commandment is He provided the two-fold command of love: love for God (vertical) and love for others (horizontal). This love is not defined by culture, emotion, or convenience – but by God.