In his new book, Jordan Cooper seeks to fill a hole that many, including myself have noted over the years.  While Lutheran Publishing Houses have produced … Theology for Laypeople – Baptized into Christ – Jordan CooperRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
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The Scalia Sermon was not as good as you thought.
Many Lutherans have been praising Father Scalia’s Sermon at the Mass said for his Father on the occasion of his death. Â Â But I would … The Scalia Sermon was not as good as you thought.Read more
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Turning Acts 6 Upside Down
Acts 6:1–4 (ESV) — 1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews … Turning Acts 6 Upside DownRead more
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DON’T Follow your Passion
Do what you love! Find your passion! Find a job you adore and you’ll never work a day in your life. This is the kind … DON’T Follow your PassionRead more
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Word Vs. Sacrament?
It is a personal pet peeve of mine: the tendency of people to demean one thing in order elevate the thing they want to laud when … Word Vs. Sacrament?Read more
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A Little Easter – For You!
When Lent comes (and it is coming soon), you will be reminded that Lent is the season of forty days that precedes Easter. But if you went … A Little Easter – For You!Read more
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Steve Harvey Gets It Wrong Again – Don’t Jump
Maybe some of you have seen the video below. Â If has been going around on the internet in a viral fashion (almost 50 millions views). … Steve Harvey Gets It Wrong Again – Don’t JumpRead more
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Well Worn Seats – A Defense of Having “Your Seat” at Church
It is something that will get a chuckle out of most regular church goers. To what do I refer? Â I speak of the the idea … Well Worn Seats – A Defense of Having “Your Seat” at ChurchRead more
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Islam vs. Radical Islam –The Bigger Picture
There is a constant effort to build a rhetorical chasm between Islam and Radical Islam in our world. Many would have you believe that there … Islam vs. Radical Islam –The Bigger PictureRead more
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A World Without Homes
All of the scary movies have been put away. The ghoulish costumes will soon be up for sale on eBay. The buildings recently haunted have … A World Without HomesRead more