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 [...]
Day 20 in Lent! Halfway through the 40 days!
Today’s reading in The Lent Challange is Mark 13-14.
In Mark 13 Jesus talks about the future — the trials and persecutions that will come — and the need to be strong in your faith. I presume Judas and Peter must have heard this [...]
Today’s reading for The Lent Challange is Mark 11-12.
While it begins with the triumphal entry of Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11), the story quickly becomes an attempted game of one - upmanship by the Scribes and Pharisees. The shouts of “Hosanna” quickly become shouts of those in power upset because Jesus has dared to “turn things [...]
The reading for today’s Lent Challange is Mark 9-10.
These readings have Jesus and the disciples continuing on the road to Jerusalem . As Jesus is transfigured (Mark 9:2-8) Peter, James, and John see Him in His glory — but they still don’t understand what it really means to follow Him. They continue [...]
The readings for the Lent Challange for today is Mark 3-4.
One thing that strikes me here is Jesus’ concern for people. Sometimes He seemed to be more concerned about people than He was about rules — like in Mark 3:1-6.
I, on the other hand, can get so caught up in “how [...]
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
