LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inTheology and Practice

General vs. Specific Cure: Absolution

Imagine sitting down in doctor’s waiting room. You find your way into one of the chairs, stare off at the TV at a show you … General vs. Specific Cure: AbsolutionRead more

Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice

Facebook and Forgiveness

It has always been a pet peeve of mine.  This morning I typed in jest: Soon after I wondered.  Is presumptive the right word?  Should … Facebook and ForgivenessRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Worshiping Cats and Crocodiles

“That Jones shall worship the god within him turns out ultimately to means that Jones shall worship Jones. Let Jones worship the sun or moon, … Worshiping Cats and CrocodilesRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Pregnant Mary

Every year right before Christmas, I seem to go searching for a picture of a pregnant Mary for one purpose or another (bulletin, blog post, … Pregnant MaryRead more