LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

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God’s invisible creations…more than angels

We confess in the Nicene Creed that God created all things, visible and invisible.  But sadly when someone asks what we mean by God’s invisible … God’s invisible creations…more than angelsRead more

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Why I’ve got to be so rude

There is a new song right at the top of the charts this day.  It is called Rude by a group called Magic.  Some of … Why I’ve got to be so rudeRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality

Virginity is meant to be given away

Contrary to how we often speak, virginity is not something that Christians are to guard and keep.  It is something they are to give away.  … Virginity is meant to be given awayRead more

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The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can Want

I talked to a young lady a couple years out of high school today and asked her what her plans were for life.  Her answer … The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can WantRead more

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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

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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 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

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A Prayer for Rosh Hashanah

On this holiday which celebrates the creation of Adam and Eve, Jews have a tradition of eating apples dipped in honey.  Generally, Jews say that … A Prayer for Rosh HashanahRead more