I read a great quote by Henri Nouwen this morning about the need for the discipline of prayer and reading scripture if you are going to be a minister of the Gospel.
Here’s what Nouwen says:
All Jesus’ words and actions emerge from his intimate relationships with his Father. “Do you not believe,” Jesus says, “that [...]
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27)
Jesus tells us to love God and love others. He seems to assume we will love ourselves — want the best [...]
A friend sent me this today — and I thought I would pass it on.
As you go through your work day, I pray this version of Psalm 23 will give you strength:
Psalm 23 (for work)
The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want.
He gives me peace, when chaos is all [...]
This is not another “Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road” post.
The events in the Middle East the past few weeks — Hamaas crossing into Israel and capturing an Israeli soldier and Israel seeking revenge by bombing Palestinian towns — Hezbollah militants kidnapping an Israeli soldier and Israel responding with attacks on Lebanon – brings [...]
I came across this at The Wittenburg Door and thought it was funny!
Click here for some of George W. Bush’s favorite scripture passages!
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
