by Crystal | Dec 28, 2015 | A Pastor's Heart
Your Only Comfort December 28, 2015 The Heidelberg Catechism, written in Germany in 1563 as a tool to promote instruction and unity in the Christian faith, opens with this question: “What is your only comfort in life and in death?”The answer: “That I am not my own,...
by Crystal | Dec 21, 2015 | A Pastor's Heart
Christmas Tip: Don’t Be A Satanist December 21, 2015 Getting together with family this Christmas? Here’s a tip:Don’t be a Satanist.I’m not joking, and I’m not exaggerating. I guarantee things will go better for everyone if you don’t follow Satan this Christmas....
by Crystal | Dec 14, 2015 | A Pastor's Heart
The Joy of Christmas December 14, 2015 I love Luke 2:10. It’s a quote from the angel to the shepherds on that first Christmas night: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy!” Just moments ago, the shepherds were utterly terrified. But now, great fear...
by Crystal | Dec 7, 2015 | A Pastor's Heart
GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY December 7, 2015 How did the angel say it that night? “Unto you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” In that one sentence, we have the heart and soul of Christianity. It’s volumes of doctrine in one line. It’s the gospel in...
by Crystal | Dec 1, 2015 | A Pastor's Heart
Why We Observe Advent December 1, 2015 One of our yearly traditions at Parker Hills is to observe Advent for the four Sundays leading to Christmas. Short readings, candle lightings, and a Christmas-themed sermon series are the central features of our tradition. It’s a...
