LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inTheology and Practice

How a Christian Makes Big Decisions in Life

Every Christian is at various times in their life placed into a situation where a major decision has to be made.  A job offer comes. … How a Christian Makes Big Decisions in LifeRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Looking for a less bloody Jesus? Me neither.

To the left is an ad that just popped up in my Facebook feed.  If you look beneath the image, you find these words, “You’re … Looking for a less bloody Jesus? Me neither.Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

The Consolation of Superbowl Commercials?

It is always good when the Superbowl is not much of a game because then I do not have to feel terrible about actually looking … The Consolation of Superbowl Commercials?Read more

Posted inHumor / Theology and Practice

Three Ways to Keep Amillennials in the Church

I have noticed that my Facebook feed that there is great concern over how to keep amillennials in the Church.  My own district in the … Three Ways to Keep Amillennials in the ChurchRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

God’s invisible creations…more than angels

We confess in the Nicene Creed that God created all things, visible and invisible.  But sadly when someone asks what we mean by God’s invisible … God’s invisible creations…more than angelsRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Why I’ve got to be so rude

There is a new song right at the top of the charts this day.  It is called Rude by a group called Magic.  Some of … Why I’ve got to be so rudeRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality

Virginity is meant to be given away

Contrary to how we often speak, virginity is not something that Christians are to guard and keep.  It is something they are to give away.  … Virginity is meant to be given awayRead more