LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Jesus

Posted inTheology and Practice

Papa, why does no one cry when Jesus dies?

by Philip Hoppe2

This is a question my eight year daughter asked me before Good Friday service tonight.  And it is a good question.   An important one.  One … Papa, why does no one cry when Jesus dies?Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

The Circumcision and Baptism of our Lord

by Philip Hoppe3

Every year I get a little uncomfortable listening to others talk about the Circumcision of Jesus and the his Baptism.  Among my peers, the major … The Circumcision and Baptism of our LordRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

New Year, People, Heart, and Name

by Philip Hoppe0

I will admit that in my early years of ministry, I always was a little uncomfortable with preaching the circumcision and naming of Jesus on … New Year, People, Heart, and NameRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

“Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”

by Philip Hoppe0

Perhaps it is a case of approaching something with overhyped expectations.  Or perhaps I simply am biased being far from an iHead (my moniker for … “Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”Read more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Loss of a child – a mediation

by Philip Hoppe1

During my last sleep, I had a vivid dream which shook me long after I woke.  In the dream, one of my children was killed … Loss of a child – a mediationRead more

Posted inSermons / Theology and Practice

Those Changed Forever

by Philip Hoppe0

I don’t usually post sermons here, but this one I decided to post.  The audio is below.  Just click play.  I will reference the pictures … Those Changed ForeverRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

The Meek King: Palm Sunday

by Philip Hoppe0

Article first published as The Meek King: Palm Sunday on Blogcritics. Kings and Rulers. The news gives us two very different pictures. First, we have … The Meek King: Palm SundayRead more