For this Day of Pentecost, I offer a prayer from my faith tradition — a Litany For Pentecost from the Book Of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Christ has gathered the church in unity through the Spirit. With sure hope, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer. Maker of all things, in the [...]
Dan Brown’s book The Da Vinci Code has been a book of contriversy since it’s publication, and with the the upcoming release of the movie on May 19 the controversy rages even more strongly. The book makes the claim that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and had children – and that the Catholic Church [...]
St. Polycarp of Smyrna was a second century Christian martyr — killed because he refused to confess that Caesar was his lord. Vernon Boyles raises a question in an interesting article in this month’s Presbyterians Today — what is the church doing today to “unmask the idolatries” in today’s society? Here is a portion of [...]
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
