by Josh Waltz | Mar 31, 2024 | A Pastor's Heart
When it comes to Jesus’ resurrection, Easter morning gets all the attention—understandably so. But don’t forget what happened Easter evening. John recounts the story for us: “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 24, 2024 | A Pastor's Heart
Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ approach to Jerusalem just days before His death—the event at which the crowds spread palm branches in the road and hailed Him as king: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” It was the fulfillment of a prophecy from...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 17, 2024 | A Pastor's Heart
Last week I wrote that the church exists to display the glory of God. I quoted Charles Bridges, the 19th century Anglican pastor, who wrote: “[The church] is the grand scene in which the perfections of Jehovah are displayed to the universe.” Bridges goes on to mention...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 10, 2024 | A Pastor's Heart
“The church is the mirror that reflects the brilliant radiance of the Divine character. It is the grand scene in which the perfections of Jehovah are displayed to the universe.” So begins Charles Bridges’ classic book The Christian Ministry—with an emphatic statement...
by Josh Waltz | Mar 3, 2024 | A Pastor's Heart
You may have noticed that, at Parker Hills, we keep our schedule stripped down and focused, deliberately avoiding a busy schedule of ministries and church functions during the week. The reason is simple: we want to keep our members freed up and centered on the five...
