It is right for Lutheran theologians to search out the entirety of the Lutheran Confessions along with the Scriptures when discussing any theological issues. And … Pastors, People, and the Table of DutiesRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
A Love Story Worth Retelling
Let me tell you the story you of the best husband that ever lived. This man had his eyes set on one particular women as … A Love Story Worth RetellingRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Pastor David Letterman
Last night, David Letterman was getting ready to read the top ten list as he does every night. The topic last night was “Top Ten … Pastor David LettermanRead more
Posted inSermons
Mary and You
Mary’s story is your story. By yourself, of humble estate. With Jesus, of blessed estate. By yourself, weak. With Jesus, strong. By yourself, hungry. With … Mary and YouRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Everybody wants an angel. They got a priest.
The first headline was awesome and amazing: Mysterious priest miraculously appears, disappears at crash scene Everyone began to wonder. Was it really a priest or … Everybody wants an angel. They got a priest.Read more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
President Obama on Leno–Homosexuality
On Leno, the president said, I’ve been very clear that when it comes to universal rights, when it comes to people’s basic freedoms, that whether … President Obama on Leno–HomosexualityRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Laypeople as Pastors, Pastors as CEOs
Most of the major issues of any contention before the LCMS convention this year were centered around our understanding of the Office of the Holy … Laypeople as Pastors, Pastors as CEOsRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
Donna
I just received a call that my Aunt Donna died last night. Donna was developmentally disabled and her parents were told she would probably not … DonnaRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / News Clippings / Theology and Practice
Woman Has Baby
In America, the news coverage about the impending birth of a royal baby was almost none stop. When would the babe be born? Would it … Woman Has BabyRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Anthony Weiner and Forgiveness
Anthony Weiner infamously sent out pictures of his anatomy to various women and through them to the world. This is to say nothing of the … Anthony Weiner and ForgivenessRead more