A friend e-mailed me this prayer of Billy Graham. With the Inauguration of Barack OPbama yesterday, I thought it good to share: ‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, ‘Woe to those who call evil good,’ but that is [...]
As I listened to President Obama’s Inauguration speech today, I was struck by how well he communicated hope and optimism — instead of fear and pessimism. I did not hear many specifics of what he plans to do or how he plans to accomplish his goals, but I did hear him communicate a vision of [...]
If I can help somebody as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody with a word or song, If I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, Then my living will not be in vain. If I can do my duty as a Christian ought, If I can bring salvation to a world once wrought, [...]
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
