Today’s Lent Challange is Luke 12-13. Jesus gives some very stern words here about what it means to follow Him — especially in Luke 12:49-53 — which brings the Abdul Rahman case to mind again. Jesus also speaks of God’s grace in Luke 13:6-9. God is demanding — yet gracious. I thank God for that! [...]
Today’s reading for The Lent Challange is Luke 8-9. When I read Luke 9:57-62 I wonder how many times God has called me to do something — but I have said: “OK — I’ll do it later — I’m pretty busy right now.†Lord – Help me to do what You call me to do [...]
Today’s reading in The Lent Challange is Luke 4-5. What strikes me is that — after Jesus is batised He is ready to begin His ministry. But will that ministry be based on doing things in God’s way — even though that will lead to death — or the way of the world — which [...]
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
