LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Where does the rod lead?

Luther in the Large Catechism: “It is useful and necessary always to teach, admonish, and remind young people of all this so that they may … Where does the rod lead?Read more

Posted inCreationism and Science / Marriage and Family / Sexuality

Octomom – What is not being discussed…

Nadya Suleman, mother of eight new little ones, has been the subject of much chatter on TV, not to mention the conversations in many living … Octomom – What is not being discussed…Read more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Honor Killings vs. Dishonorable Livings

Which is worse?  Killing someone for living in a dishonorable way?  Or letting them live in dishonorable ways?  Now of course, the answer seems simple … Honor Killings vs. Dishonorable LivingsRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Politics

From a Gen-Xer to the Baby Boomers

My generation is  not perfect by far.  But I am so sick of every politician from the Boomer generations coming out recently with their past … From a Gen-Xer to the Baby BoomersRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

What does God have direct control of in your life?

Seriously, is there anything that God directly controls in your life? We have life insurance for tragedies. We have doctors for every disease. We plan … What does God have direct control of in your life?Read more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Deceiving our children…

My son in the local newspaper seemingly pleaded, “Santa, please come to my house this year.” The reason? Well because he has never come to … Deceiving our children…Read more