The reading for The Lent Challange for today is Luke 6-7. What strikes me in these chapters is Jesus’ call to love your enemies — do good to those who persecute you — love those who seem to always put you down. A wise person once said that we can not change many of the [...]
Today’s passage in The Lent Challange is Mark 5-6. Jesus ministers to all people — even those that others would have nothing to do with — like Gentiles that are possessed by demons (Mark 5:1-20) — women with hemorages (thought to be “unclean†by others) (Mark 5:25-34) -— and even dead people(Mark 5:35-43). He is [...]
The Lent Challange for today is Matthew 10-11. These are unsettling passages as Jesus calls for total commitment — and costly discipleship. Sometimes I wonder if I would have followed Jesus had I been living in His day and heard all He was saying — without the benefit of a faith tradition to build on. [...]
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
