Today’s Advent Devotional from Goshen College is based on Luke 1:26-38. What strikes me in the devotional is the reflection on Mary’s response to Gabriel. Here’s what the devotional says: Though Luke’s main message is Jesus, Mary brings a valuable lesson as well. When she responds to Gabriel, “Here am I, the servant of the [...]
Today’s Advent Devotion from the Goshen College Advent Devotional site is based on Mark 1:1-8 and deals with the Season of Advent being a season of preparation, purpose, and peace. Here’s a portion of it: Sometimes I wonder, “Am I allowing my circumstances to determine my availability to serve God?” For example, I often say [...]
The past few years I have — from time to time — posted devotions from Goshen College during Advent and Lent that I find particularly meaningful. Today’s devotion struck me as a wonderful reminder of the renewal that is ours through Christ. It’s based on 2 Peter 3:8-15 and entitled “Anticipating Renewal”. Here is an [...]
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.
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Bill Hayes
