Men trapped in darkness rescued through means and brought in the light to be healed and live new lives, all to the cheers of those … Chilean Miners – A Familar StoryRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inMarriage and Family / Politics / Theology and Practice
Candidates of Character: How do we get them?
Luther in the Large Catechism wrote in explanation to the Fourth Commandment: If we want qualified and capable men for both civil and spiritual leadership, … Candidates of Character: How do we get them?Read more
Posted inSexuality / Theology and Practice
Is your intolerance killing people?
In case you have missed it, the LGBT community has a new tactic in their campaign to silence anyone speaking out against homosexuality. What is … Is your intolerance killing people?Read more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Never say Never (and always)
It is common advice I and others give to married couples. Stay away from words like never and always, especially in the heat of an … Never say Never (and always)Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Alcoholics Anonymous… for Christians?
I found this article very interesting, but I have always struggled about whether AA is an appropriate place to refer my members if they need … Alcoholics Anonymous… for Christians?Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Grilled Cheesus: Post 2…The Thoughts.
Okay, so my last post sought in media to show the crazy places people search for Jesus, usually all the time ignoring the real places … Grilled Cheesus: Post 2…The Thoughts.Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Grilled Cheesus…
Jesus is not in your grilled cheese. And he is not in your MRI either. He is here. Yet is God here? Yes by Word … Grilled Cheesus…Read more
Posted inBible History Videos
Bible History on Video – The Fall
Here is this week’s bible history video . Basically, we are looking at how the whole Bible ties together and how it all connects to … Bible History on Video – The FallRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
A Santa-Free Christmas?
A Santa Free Christmas. That is what I read. It sounded like a Christian utopia. Until I read that the German Catholics want to exchange … A Santa-Free Christmas?Read more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
Marriage as Dogma
Oh sure, I could add another post simply about the biblical definition of marriage is response to this article. But rather than tracing another copy … Marriage as DogmaRead more