“That Jones shall worship the god within him turns out ultimately to means that Jones shall worship Jones. Let Jones worship the sun or moon, … Worshiping Cats and CrocodilesRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inMarriage and Family / News Clippings / Theology and Practice
My Eight Year Old Figured It Out
Add this to the list of things my kid was listening to that I thought I was the only one listening to. I was listening … My Eight Year Old Figured It OutRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Still Christmas
As Americans, we do it wrong. We celebrate Christmas for so long before Christmas that when the day comes we are done. The tree must … Still ChristmasRead more
Posted inCreative Writing
Christmas: For You
Imagine if you will a large Christmas tree demanding the attention of every person in a warm living room Christmas morning. Under that tree sit … Christmas: For YouRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Bethlehem: A Poem
A bun in the oven they snicker of Mary From Nazareth to Bethlehem; no time to tarry A census is called from Caesar of Rome … Bethlehem: A PoemRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
Pregnant Mary
Every year right before Christmas, I seem to go searching for a picture of a pregnant Mary for one purpose or another (bulletin, blog post, … Pregnant MaryRead more
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Facebook Nativity
This video is pretty cool. Awesome concept and production. And they didn’t mess with the story. Check it out.
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
The internet is all on fire based on the fact that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will likely be debated this weekend in Washington this week. … Don’t Ask, Don’t TellRead more
Posted inCreative Writing
Making a list
He’s making a list and checking it twice Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. At last when he checks and notes each misdeed He … Making a listRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Theology and Practice
Another Tragedy of Westboro Baptist
Below you find part of the press release issued by Westboro Baptist Church in anticipation of their protest at the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards.   Yes, … Another Tragedy of Westboro BaptistRead more