Today is Ash Wednesday — the beginning of the 40 day Season of Lent that lead to Easter. For many Christians, Lent is seen as a time for reflection on the sacrifice Christ made for us and a time to recommit to Christ and His will for our lives. This is done in a variety [...]
Today is Shrove Tuesday — the day before the beginning of Lent on
I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. Based on Luke 5:1-11, it’s entitled “Can We Go Before We Know?” Here’s a portion of it: Clarence Jordan was the son of a successful businessman in Talbotton, Georgia. As he grew up in Talbotton he became distressed over the poverty that so may people lived [...]
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
