LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

Where does the rod lead?

Luther in the Large Catechism: “It is useful and necessary always to teach, admonish, and remind young people of all this so that they may … Where does the rod lead?Read more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Beck: My Thoughts

I started listening to Beck way before he became primarily a man enthralled with American history and politics.  In those days he was just comedic … Beck: My ThoughtsRead more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Blame the Church for Health Care Reform

Oh sure, it is much easier to blame Obama or Pelosi, and no doubt, it is easier to show their fingerprints all over the bill … Blame the Church for Health Care ReformRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?

Matthew 7:1-5 “Judge not, that you be not judged.   2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure … Judge Not? Is that really Jesus’ counsel?Read more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Nations and God… (in the new covenant)

Okay,  Old Covenant.  God cared about nations.  In particular He cared about Israel.  That is not to say he did not have aims at saving … Nations and God… (in the new covenant)Read more