According to Beck today: 1. God lives 2. We will see him when we die. 3. He will judge us. 4. Serve Him 5. Serve … The Neccessary American ReligionRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inTheology and Practice
New LCMS Emphasis Powerpoint (Harrison)
On Luthershare.com, the free Lutheran Internet file Sharing site I created, I have placed the new LCMS emphasis in a Powerpoint form for easy use … New LCMS Emphasis Powerpoint (Harrison)Read more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Parsonage Living?
I think perhaps we need a parsonage in St. Louis for our President. Seriously, a >$500,000 house for a man with grown children. And in … Parsonage Living?Read more
Posted inCreative Writing
The Day the Cross Became Holy
Not holy, far from holy The crucible of criminals Rugged, fouled, stained. So Holy, pressed with Holy The throne of regality Rugged, pure, stained.
Posted inQuotations
Perfect as Peaches?
“Even more unfortunately, it [the church] can almost never resist the temptation to gussy itself up into a bunch of supposedly perfect peaches too good … Perfect as Peaches?Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew Harrison
At the top of the synod sits one who many of us are anxious to see lead.  And while I do not mean to be … Still Not Top Down: Installation of Matthew HarrisonRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
Another Four Letter Word for Christians to Avoid
Love. Am I serious? Yes. All too often I hear Christians and others talking about the love of Jesus or the love of God is … Another Four Letter Word for Christians to AvoidRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
A “monumentally terrible idea.” My thoughts exactly.
Gibbs said it about Pastor Terry Jones’ planned Koran burning. I say it about the suggestion that the White House might call Pastor Jones and … A “monumentally terrible idea.” My thoughts exactly.Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Hallowed be Thy Name: Burn the Koran? Or Read it?
As you likely know, a small church in Florida will in a couple days burn the Koran to protest its errors. What you might not … Hallowed be Thy Name: Burn the Koran? Or Read it?Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Choose Life and Choose Death?
One text last Sunday said: Deuteronomy 30:19-20 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and … Choose Life and Choose Death?Read more