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Hodges Chapel
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Monthly Devotionals


The Spiritual Awakening: How Spring Mirrors the New Life in Christ
Every year, as winter fades away, the world around us bursts into life. Trees regain their leaves, flowers bloom, and the air feels fresh and full of promise. This natural transformation is more than just a change in weather—it reflects a powerful spiritual truth. The coming of spring offers a vivid picture of the new birth in Christ, a fresh start that brings hope, growth, and renewal. The End of Winter and the Beginning of New Life Winter is often seen as a time of dormanc

Joy McRoy
Mar 82 min read


Finding God in the Silence of a Snow Storm: Embracing Solitude and Stillness
In the rush of daily life, moments of quiet can feel rare and precious. Sometimes, nature itself offers a pause—a snow storm that blankets the world in silence and slows everything down. These unexpected breaks invite us to step away from noise and distraction, creating space to reconnect with God in solitude and stillness. The Gift of Slowing Down Snow storms often disrupt our routines. Roads close, plans change, and the usual busyness grinds to a halt. While this can feel f

Joy McRoy
Feb 12 min read


10 Powerful Ways to Deepen Your Connection with God in the New Year
The start of a new year offers a fresh chance to strengthen your spiritual life. Many people seek ways to feel closer to God, to find peace, guidance, and purpose. If you want to deepen your connection with God this year, there are practical steps you can take that fit into everyday life. These approaches help you build a stronger relationship with the divine, bringing clarity and comfort throughout the year. Morning sunrise over calm lake, symbolizing spiritual renewal 1. Se

Joy McRoy
Jan 63 min read


God's Abundant Blessings: How a Small Group of Women Created a Successful Fall Bazaar
As the crisp autumn leaves began to fall, our small Women's Ministries group always feels inspired to create a unique event for our...

Joy McRoy
Oct 10, 20253 min read


The Joy We Found Together on Church Clean Up Day
Everyone young and old pitched in There's something truly special about coming together as a church family, and our recent Piney Grove...

Joy McRoy
Aug 9, 20252 min read


How Hiking with My Dog Helped Me Discover a Deeper Connection with God
Hiking with my dog opened up a new chapter in my life—one that deepened my connection with nature, myself, and ultimately, with God.

Joy McRoy
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Why I Believe Women in the Church Shine Brighter Together
As women unite our strengths and passions, we uplift not only ourselves but also enrich our entire church community. Let us continue to support each other and embrace the beauty of partnership in faith.

Joy McRoy
Jul 13, 20252 min read


What has happened to Spiritual gifts"?
1 Corinthians 13:1-3: If I speak human or angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the...

Joy McRoy
Jun 5, 20243 min read


The More Things Change...The More God Stays The Same
I was thinking today (I know, that is scary) but the thought came to me about the generation I am from which is the baby boomers and the...

Joy McRoy
May 14, 20244 min read


Christian Life Is A Battleground
'For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this...

Joy McRoy
Apr 4, 20242 min read


LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING
"Live like you were dying" is the name of a chapter of the book we are studying in Sunday school. It is also the name of a song that Tim...

Joy McRoy
Mar 8, 20243 min read


A Day of Words Wit and Wisdom
This month's devotion is a mixture of outstanding truths that I have read either from my daily "secular" devotional, my Bible devotional...

Joy McRoy
Feb 8, 20243 min read


A New Look on Life, For a New Year
January can be a very depressing month especially since we are coming down from the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Winter sets in,...

Joy McRoy
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Let's Be Thankful
At the time of this writing, 306 days have passed out of 365 days. Wow, what happened? It seems like time passes very quickly now,...

Joy McRoy
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Help Me Understand
My biggest stumbling block seems to be “Christian People.” I seem to judge ‘actions’ or really ‘lack of fruit’, just being honest… Maybe...

Joy McRoy
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Growing Patience In The Mud
By Rachel Wojo Recently I saw a beautiful time lapse video. It began with placing a bulb in the ground and moving through every stage,...

Joy McRoy
May 15, 20232 min read


What's So Good About Good Friday?
Throughout history we have seen good days but also dark and bad days. It was a dark day when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden...

Joy McRoy
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Spring Is Coming!
I really do not like the winter season. Everything is so drab and colorless and it gets dark earlier. I don't know about you, but this...

Joy McRoy
Mar 7, 20232 min read


The Love Assignment
The month of February begins a "colorful" time of the year. Stores are stocked with red and pink cards, stuffed animals, boxes of...

Joy McRoy
Feb 2, 20232 min read


STARTING OVER IN THE NEW YEAR
The New Year is another opportunity for you to START OVER. We have been given 365 days (if it be God's will) to make this year our best....

Joy McRoy
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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