This is something I wrote that appeared in the bulletins of our circuit churches. For every reason, we must remember that the Church is larger … A suggestion for all circuits–Prayer.Read more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Graduation–Don’t go at it alone
First written for the Pastor’s Podium in the Ellsworth Independent Reporter This weekend is graduation at Ellsworth High School. Graduation brings with it quite … Graduation–Don’t go at it aloneRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
May 21, 2011 – Laughing at what?
You are laughing at him. The botched 94 prophecy. The crazy math. The apparel and advertisements. The specificity of it all. 6pm, in each time … May 21, 2011 – Laughing at what?Read more
Posted inNews Clippings / Sexuality
America. You chose…wisely
Article first published as American Idol: Americans Chose Wisely on Blogcritics. I have watched American Idol for the last couple years. And every year I … America. You chose…wiselyRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / News Clippings / Theology and Practice
Waiting to Wed?
People are waiting to wed. And most of the world (and here I mean everyone, not just unbelievers) cheers this trend. After all, surely older … Waiting to Wed?Read more
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Unchurched versus Unsaved
I heard today that someone suggested that we must stop talking about the unchurched and change the terminology to the unsaved to get to the … Unchurched versus UnsavedRead more
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Antidoron: A Practice for Lutherans?
In my bulletin each Communion Sunday it says this, Our celebration of the Lord’s Supper reflects the fact that what Jesus puts into our mouths … Antidoron: A Practice for Lutherans?Read more
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Did Jesus Rise from Dead? Post-Debate Reflections
If you find someone who will defend every last miracle in the Bible with diligence and then will in the same breath just as fiercely … Did Jesus Rise from Dead? Post-Debate ReflectionsRead more
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Faithful to “What” or “Who?”
It seems to me we have adopted some strange ways of speaking. We often speak about being faithful to things and not to people. We … Faithful to “What” or “Who?”Read more
Posted inNews Clippings / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
Presbyterian Church USA Allows Gay Clergy
I have good friends in this church body, clergy included. And yet I cannot for that reason simply remain quiet. I am sad to see … Presbyterian Church USA Allows Gay ClergyRead more