One of my favorite songs performed by a pair of brave sisters with cystic fibrosis.
Yes — America does have talent!
The aftermath of this year’s General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) finds us again at a point where the Presbyteries in our denomination are going to have to vote on several issues that have divided us in the past, and I am certain will do so again.
Once again (the 5th time in 14 years) [...]
On Easter, it is a tradition for the worship leader to address the congregation with the statement:
The Lord has risen!
and for the congregation to respond:
He has risen indeed!
So — let’s try a bit of online blog liturgy!
The Lord has risen!
(Post your response as a comment!)
As Christians go through Holy Week I am posting about the events that occurred.
Holy Saturday is the day Christ lay in the tomb. It is a day of reflection on what Jesus has done for us, and the price Jesus paid for our sins. It is also a day to recommit ourselves [...]
During Holy Week I am posting some reflections on the events of this week and what they mean for us.
On Friday of Holy Week — Good Friday — Jesus was crucified for our sins (Matthew 27:1-66, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 19:1-42.)
Take some time today to reflect on what Christ did [...]
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
