The Discovery Chanel will air a documentary this Sunday night claiming that the tomb of Jesus has been discovered.
From what I have seen about the show the evidence is shaky at best. A family tomb containing “burial boxes” with inscriptions of Joseph, Mary, Jesus, Mary Magdalene (actually the box does not say that [...]
Today’s Purpose Driven Life devotional is entitled “Under New Ownership”.
Here’s a portion of it:
What does it mean to not belong to myself? I can think of a few things.
It means that I should probably do a lot of consulting with my new owner. There is more to consider than just me and what I want [...]
Life on earth is a temporary assignment.
That’s how Rick Warren begins day 6 of The Purpose Driven Life.
Yesterday (day 5) we looked at how your perspective on life determines what you do with your life — and looked at 2 of Warren’s 3 suggested perspectives for life — life is a test and [...]
I have posted my sermon for today on my sermon blog. This is the first in a 6 part series for the Season of Lent focusing on God’s purpose for our lives. Today’s sermon is based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11 and Luke 4:1-5 and entitled Live With A Purpose.
Here’s a [...]
The way you see your life shapes your life.
That’s how Rick Warren begins day 5 of The Purpose Driven Life. Your perspective of life determines what you do with your life — what you do with your time, your talents, your money, everything you have.
Warren gives 3 suggestions for life perspectives:
1. [...]
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
