That’s Rick Warren on the cover of Time Magazine this week.
I found the article about him to be a great read — informative — and while not really “pro Rick Warren”, it was not “anti Rick Warren” either — just a good article about his influence on America.
I [...]
I watched Steven Curtis Chapman and his family on CNN’s Larry King Live the other night and was awed by the way they shared their faith in God even after their daughter was killed in a terrible accident — a terrible accident where one of his sons ran over her in a SUV.
For [...]
Someone once said that the 11:00 hour on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America. I believe it — it is rare to find a church that truly includes folks from different races.
This report from CNN shows that the national media is on to this also.
My question is — what [...]
You probably remember this photo from the Vietnam War. The girl in the middle is Kim Phuc. NPR has published a recent interview with her — and her journey since the photo in 1972.
Here is a potion of what she says about her journey of faith and forgiveness:
I was [...]
USA Today reports that the Presbyterian Church (USA) reported a loss of 57,000 members last year — the largest decline of membership since 1991. This brings our membership down to 2.2 million.
What will it take for the denomination to reverse this trend?
Greater commitment to Christ?
Greater commitment to our own faith and how we [...]
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
