God spreads the Gospel message of his kingdom in two different way through two different types of people. He uses pastors according to their vocation … Triune TestifyingRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inHumor
Adriane Dorr and the Kantorei–The Real Story
St. Louis, MO – Adriane Dorr reported the event on the Synod’s social media networks with amazing detachment. She told how the CTSFW choir known … Adriane Dorr and the Kantorei–The Real StoryRead more
Posted inHumor
Seminarian face-plants during Gloria Patri
Fort Wayne, IN – Many seminarians at Fort Wayne Seminary bow during the portion of the Gloria Patri where the name of God is spoken. … Seminarian face-plants during Gloria PatriRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Table of Duties: Government and Citizen
When any pastor talks about government and citizens, he steps into a dangerous minefield. Everything he says could be judged by those listening as political … Table of Duties: Government and CitizenRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Papa, why does no one cry when Jesus dies?
This is a question my eight year daughter asked me before Good Friday service tonight. And it is a good question. An important one. One … Papa, why does no one cry when Jesus dies?Read more
Posted inGuest Post / Theology and Practice
Guest Post: Pr. Jon Bonine – Being Carried Along
One of my great joys is serving in an awesome circuit. Here is something one of my brothers, Pastor Jon Bonine, wrote about Holy Week. … Guest Post: Pr. Jon Bonine – Being Carried AlongRead more
Posted inHumor
News Release: Google, Inc. acquires LCMS, Inc.
St. Louis, MO – April 2, 2012 In an unexpected move, Google has today purchased LCMS, Inc. Immediately upon acquisition, the trademark burgundy cross of … News Release: Google, Inc. acquires LCMS, Inc.Read more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
The Child who Cries in Church Dies in Church
Okay, this phrase will never be as popular as “The Family that Prays Together Stays Together.†It probably will not be embossed onto artwork at … The Child who Cries in Church Dies in ChurchRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Table of Duties: Pastor and People
If you want to find miserable congregations find ones whose pastor and people are at odds with one another. In the heat of such conflict, … Table of Duties: Pastor and PeopleRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Table of Duties: Employer and Employee
Ephesians 6:5-9 is full of talk about masters and slaves. It is the kind of thing that can cause the most ardent bible believer in … Table of Duties: Employer and EmployeeRead more