Below is Patrick Shriver’s Tweet, 17 Year old Son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, on the occasion of his parents announcing their split. I … Separation and Divorce are not small speed bumpsRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Eve and all Godly Mothers.
Article first published as Eve and All Godly Mothers on Blogcritics. Eve. It is the name given to the first woman who ever danced upon … Eve and all Godly Mothers.Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Etymology and Life: Bible
If you want the in-depth etymology, you will need to “Google it†as they say. But essentially the word Bible means “book.†The phrase “the … Etymology and Life: BibleRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
National Day of Prayer to Who?
Ronald Reagan, 1983 Revived as an annual observance by Congress in 1952, the National Day of Prayer has become a great unifying force for our … National Day of Prayer to Who?Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Streamlining the Call Process
Here is what I suggest: place all eligible men’s names in a database. When a congregation needs a pastor, they access the database and are … Streamlining the Call ProcessRead more
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Call Day
I received a message yesterday from Dale Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis as an alumni of that university. The video message is … Call DayRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Justice Served: Osama
Deep down we all know that justice must be served. I think that is why the news of Osama’s death felt so wonderfully right. The … Justice Served: OsamaRead more
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Top Five Posts Ever
Here are my five most read posts ever for those of you who starting reading recently: Actually, going to church does make you a Christian. … Top Five Posts EverRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
What are fake babies teaching our girls?
Last Saturday at my son’s soccer game, a young high school girl informed her friend that she could not greet her with a hug because … What are fake babies teaching our girls?Read more
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Holy Week and Harvest
I have served among people of the earth for nearly eight year now. Most of my congregation is no more than one generation or two … Holy Week and HarvestRead more