The Death of Death
April 15th was a somber day (and not just for being tax day). April 15, 1865 was the day that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. – then known as Washington City. I read a…
Pastor’s Pen
What Do Easter Eggs Have to Do with Easter Week?
We have an annual tradition at HLPC of hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the children of our church. On Easter Sunday everyone gathers together in the fellowship hall for a shared, pot-luck-styled breakfast at 9:00. The children hunt for…
Resources for Spiritual Growth
This week’s Pastor’s Pen will highlight three resources that I’m excited to share with you. I think you’ll find them an encouragement and help in growing deeper roots in your faith. I’ve embedded links you can follow for access to…
What to Do During Suffering
As I mentioned in a recent sermon, it seems that a lot of folks at HLPC are going through hard times. Many of us are being buffeted by trials and hardship. Some involve physical suffering, some trials involve relational difficulties.…
Who Were the Covenanters?
This past Sunday I used a story from the time of the Covenanters as an illustration to help us understand the blessings and privileges of coming to the Lord’s Table. I realize that many of us don’t have much of…
Feeling Blessed?
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Fighting for Joy
Fighting for Joy Paul Bankson This past Sunday we considered the need, in John Piper’s words, to “fight for joy”. I appreciate Piper’s perspective very much. We live in a fallen world in which we deal with trial, disappointment, heartache,…
New Year, New Opportunities
As 2014 gets underway I wanted to highlight some news and events in the life of HLPC. I hope you’ll make some of the opportunities for growth, fellowship, and ministry a priority for you and your family! 1. Capital Campaign…
Christmas Already?
One of our local radio stations is already playing around the clock Christmas music. That seems a bit early for most of us. Thanks to Macy’s and its Thanksgiving Day parade we all have a collective idea that the Christmas…
Surprised by Grace
I was recently encouraged by reading an article posted on the Christianity Today website: “Fox News” Highly Reluctant Jesus Follower”. In the article, Fox News contributor Kirsten Powers describes how God pursued her and drew her into a relationship with…
Have You Circled September 4th on Your Calendar?
Some things change and some things stay the same. HLPC Midweek Meals will resume next Wednesday, September 4th. Wednesday nights have played an important role in the life of our church for several years now. We want to provide an…
Thank You!
We wanted to take this week’s Pastor’s Pen to thank the congregation of HLPC for their kindness and generosity this past Sunday as you recognized Pastor’s Appreciation. We are grateful to God for you and for the privilege of serving…