The Gottesdienst blog today has a post in which it seeks to expose the worship practices occurring at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Those that know … Forever at Concordia SeminaryRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
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5 Lies in 2 minutes from Nicki Minaj’s “Pastor”
After shaking her posterior for millons on the way up to accept an award for her utterly licentious video “Anaconda†and before cursing at the … 5 Lies in 2 minutes from Nicki Minaj’s “Pastor”Read more
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#LoveSins
If by love, we mean simply that affectionate feeling we have towards the things we desire or fancy or trust in, then love does not … #LoveSinsRead more
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The Future Tense of Funerals
At funerals, there is a lot of talk about the past. “Do you remember the time Dad took us to the lake?†“Bob just loved … The Future Tense of FuneralsRead more
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What Closed Communion Is and What It is Not
A man walks into church on a day when the Lord’s Supper will be served. He says to the usher handing out communion cards, “You … What Closed Communion Is and What It is NotRead more
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How to Make Law Preaching Specific and Varied
Wow, that title almost puts me to sleep. Hopefully someone actually clicks on such a sleepy title. Christian preachers should do two things in every … How to Make Law Preaching Specific and VariedRead more
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The Prayers Are Too Long
I wish I could say that the title for this post originated in the head of some unbeliever who happened to be in church on … The Prayers Are Too LongRead more
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I Do Not Answer Calls from “Unknown Caller”…Even From God.
On my cell and now my home phone, I have Caller ID. Most of the time when I get a call that I can not … I Do Not Answer Calls from “Unknown Caller”…Even From God.Read more
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“Only God Can Judge Me”
In a recent conversation, a courageous interviewer decided to ask Flloyd Mayweather about his history of domestic abuse. After Floyd dodged the first few questions … “Only God Can Judge Me”Read more
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Love Jesus-ly
Just today on St. Valentine’s Day, one of my Facebook friends shared this image put out by the United Church of Christ on Facebook. There … Love Jesus-lyRead more