Oops! I just realized that — in all the Christmas Eve excitement — I forgot to post my sermon from last week. Well — here it is. It’s based on Luke 2:22-38 — and entitled “Is It Good News Or Bad News?” Here’s a portion of it: Charles Swindoll has written a rather telling poem [...]
CNN and other news sources report that Saddam Hussein has been executed. While I know Christ preached love for enemies, I also know that at times we must stop tyrants and dictators that are threats to their own people and others. Hussein may be in the same category as Hitler and others. I’d be interested [...]
Jim Watkins gives a great list of classes every serious Seminary student should take. So what tops the list? Pastoral Care? Theology? Homiletics? You won’t find these on his list — so read the list here and see what he feels are more important than these topics!
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
