LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inTheology and Practice

We can not help but speak….

Almost every missionary I have heard recently says some variation of the following:  due to the government’s opposition to the gospel, we cannot speak openly … We can not help but speak….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 inPolitics / Theology and Practice

god of Country?

            Next friday, we stop to recognize our country’s independence.  Flags will be flying, remembrances will be made, fireworks will be heard throughout the town. … god of Country?Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

“Well, we don’t have anything to accomplish”

When did the church become all about function?  Lately, I have heard the above as the reason for canceling many a meeting.  We are busy … “Well, we don’t have anything to accomplish”Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Oprah the Apostle? Or Oprah the Apostate?

I vote the latter. “I believe Jesus came to show us Christ Consciousness.” – Oprah “I am a Christian who believes that there are certainly … Oprah the Apostle? Or Oprah the Apostate?Read 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