Happy Halloween!
I probably don’t have to tell you that today is Halloween — a day when we normally think about ghosts and goblins — witches and vampires.
But — it actually began with saints!
Saints?
You may be thingking — what do saints have to do with Halloween?Well, it was the idea of honoring saints [...]
You might think that today is the day before Halloween. Well, you obviously would be right — but in many Protestant churches today — or the Sunday before October 31 — is observed as Reformation Sunday.
It was on October 31, 1517 that Martin Luther (the picture on the top of this post) posted his [...]
The Pope’s life on earth is over — but his legacy continues.
History — the news media and others — will decide what his legacy will be. He was certainly very conservative in many of his views — many felt too conservative on abortion and the role of women in the church. [...]
People of religious faiths throughout the world are praying for Pope John Paul II as he nears death. CNN is reporting that he is slipping in and out of consciousness. What strikes me is the report that he has written to his adies not to weep for him — that [...]
The latest reports are that the health of the Pope continues to get worse — and that he is near death. This from CNN
Pope John Paul II is clinging to life though Vatican officials concede he is nearing the end of his long, illustrious life. High above St. Peter’s Square, lights burned in the papal [...]
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
