There’s a hole in the bottom of the sea, There’s a hole in the bottom of the sea, There’s a hole, there’s a hole, There’s … Humanism and the Hole in the Bottom of the SeaRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inTheology and Practice
Demanding the Common Loaf
I know of some who would have covetous thoughts immediately if they pondered the possibility of one thing which I enjoy freely each time the … Demanding the Common LoafRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Churchill and Taps
At Winston Churchill’s funeral he arranged for something a bit unusual. Most of us are used to hearing taps at the close of the funeral … Churchill and TapsRead more
Posted inMeditations
A Cliché to live by…
I must admit that is general i have little use for cliches (does the plural really lose the cool tilde thing?). I am not a … A Cliché to live by…Read more
Posted inMarriage and Family
Be that voice
Marriages have never existed as trouble free utopias. It has something to do with the people involved, not to mention the interaction between them.   … Be that voiceRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality
Newlyweds and Newborns
I recently read this advice which is often shared mouth to mouth from parent to child and friend to friend: Do Not Rush to Have … Newlyweds and NewbornsRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
What do you believe according to these words?
Luther’s Small Catechism says (based on John 20:22-23, etc.): I believe that when the called ministers of Christ deal with us by His divine command, … What do you believe according to these words?Read more
Posted inCreationism and Science / Theology and Practice
Why Creation Matters
The school boards convene, the committees meet, the experts testify. The issue? What shall we teach in our schools? Shall we teach evolution? Shall we … Why Creation MattersRead more
Posted inBlogging
Kinetic Typography
Okay, that is the fancy name for it. Really, it is those cool videos you see where words are moving all over your screen used … Kinetic TypographyRead more
Posted inMeditations
Seek Ye First
I must have sung these words a million times as a young man in Christian Day School and Youth Group. And with this song’s inclusion … Seek Ye FirstRead more