I could write today about the absolute sadness I feel at the FDA’s decision to sell a pill intended to end the life of children … Over the Counter ParentingRead more
Author: Philip Hoppe
LCMS Pastor.
Posted inSexuality / Theology and Practice
Marriage is Hetero
In reading an article today, I came across the following quote which prompted me to write about something which has often crossed my mind. “In … Marriage is HeteroRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Inward Looking and Loving Churches
Go to any conference focused on missions an they will tell you that one of the keys to being missional is to stop being inward … Inward Looking and Loving ChurchesRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
How I Write a Funeral Sermon
For most laypeople, sermons are a bit like sausage. If it ends up good, they don’t care how it was made. I totally understand if … How I Write a Funeral SermonRead more
Posted inMovie Reviews
I am a Crood
Last Friday was “Boy’s Day Off.†For those not familiar with that term (meaning those not living my house) “Boy’s Day Off†is when my … I am a CroodRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
The Streak of Death: Comfort after Boston and West, Texas
Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio once had a hit in 56 baseball games in a row. It was a streak that some say no one will ever … The Streak of Death: Comfort after Boston and West, TexasRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversation
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk going around on Christian blogs about how Christians should be responding to the ongoing movement to normalize homosexuality … How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversationRead more
Posted inHumor
The So Called “Last Supper.”
A Review from a Confessional 16th Century Lutheran Have you see the painting called the Last Supper? It is horrendous. Let me point out the … The So Called “Last Supper.”Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Still Easter!
Most things we celebrate in our culture get only a day’s worth of our time. Whether it is a birthday, a national holiday, or any … Still Easter!Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
The Doctrine of the Real Presence is Ludicrous
How can God be contained in a flat piece of pressed bread? It is ludicrous. How can God be contained in all his fullness in … The Doctrine of the Real Presence is LudicrousRead more