Recently a long time pro wrestling announcer noted how hard it has become to be a villain truly hated by the fans. The bad guys … The Lack of VillainsRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can Want
I talked to a young lady a couple years out of high school today and asked her what her plans were for life. Her answer … The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can WantRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Should we treat animals humanely? I say no.
The word humane in the English comes from the Latin adjective hÅ«mÄnus which has as its linguistic root homo (a noun). And the Latin word … Should we treat animals humanely? I say no.Read more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
The World is Round, People…or is it?
While on stage to accept her second Oscar, Cate Blanchett made an impassioned plea for making more feature length films with female characters at their … The World is Round, People…or is it?Read more
Posted inMovie Reviews
Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego Movie
Yesterday, I took the kids to the Lego movie. My Facebook feed has been filled with praise of the movie from all sorts of friends. … Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego MovieRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
The Scripture Your Pastor Doubts
It is an awesome Word of God which was uttered long ago by the great prophet Isaiah: “So shall my word be that goes out … The Scripture Your Pastor DoubtsRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Instant Outrage: Thrivent Edition
We live in an age when one piece of information can spark a fire across the globe. In our Lutheran circles, we have just seen … Instant Outrage: Thrivent EditionRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Thrivent and Planned Parenthood
Lutheran Facebook feeds are buzzing right now as a link listing Planned Parenthood as an organization to which members can direct their Choice dollars is … Thrivent and Planned ParenthoodRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Facebook “Friends”
I have almost 900 of them. Much to the chagrin of my wife, many of these “friends†I really have no idea who they are. … Facebook “Friends”Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Sine Scriptura
Lutheran clergy love to spar with one another and at times that sparring can turn into spearing. And with the advent of social media, these … Sine ScripturaRead more