Hodges Chapel

Piney Grove Campmeeting has come and gone, and what a blessing it has been. The songs, the preaching, the prayers, the fellowship, and the sweet spirit of being together have filled our hearts again. But now, almost as soon as we catch our breath, the calendar begins to fill. The Fall Bazaar is coming. Fall Revival with Rev. Paul Rigsby is ahead. Church Homecoming is on the way. The Fall Festival will be here before we know it. Then the holiday season starts pressing in with

Summer has a way of loosening our grip on routine. Bedtimes shift. Travel fills the calendar. Meals happen later. Church attendance may get spotty. Quiet time can slide from “first thing” to “maybe tomorrow.” Rest is a gift from God, but drifting is not the same as resting. As summer winds down and familiar rhythms return, it is a good time to ask a simple question: Am I still running with my eyes on Jesus? Hebrews 12:1–2 gives us a clear picture of the Christian life. It is

Faith is not something that appears overnight. It requires care, patience, and attention, much like a garden. When I reflect on my own journey as a Christian, I see many parallels between nurturing my faith and tending to a garden. Both need the right conditions to thrive, and both face challenges that test their strength. Let me share how the Christian life mirrors the growth of a garden and what that means for anyone seeking to deepen their faith. Young plants growing in a