LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

About Winning, not Justice: Casey Anthony

A lawyer on Fox News while waiting for the Casey Anthony verdict came clean.  He said, “This is not about justice, but winning.”  It was … About Winning, not Justice: Casey AnthonyRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

Harold Camping’s Teaching (updated today)

In case you wonder what this false prophet really teaches now, here it is: In 1988, God brought judgment on all churches.  No one could … Harold Camping’s Teaching (updated today)Read more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

Graduation–Don’t go at it alone

First written for the Pastor’s Podium in the Ellsworth Independent Reporter   This weekend is graduation at Ellsworth High School. Graduation brings with it quite … Graduation–Don’t go at it aloneRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

Did Jesus Rise from Dead? Post-Debate Reflections

If you find someone who will defend every last miracle in the Bible with diligence and then will in the same breath just as fiercely … Did Jesus Rise from Dead? Post-Debate ReflectionsRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Presbyterian Church USA Allows Gay Clergy

I have good friends in this church body, clergy included.  And yet I cannot for that reason simply remain quiet.  I am sad to see … Presbyterian Church USA Allows Gay ClergyRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / News Clippings / Theology and Practice

Separation and Divorce are not small speed bumps

Below is Patrick Shriver’s Tweet, 17 Year old Son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, on the occasion of his parents announcing their split. I … Separation and Divorce are not small speed bumpsRead more