LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inCreative Writing

Prophet, Priest, and King–Advent Hymn

Sung to the tune Jefferson (338 in LSB): Verse One (Charles Wesley,1745) Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears … Prophet, Priest, and King–Advent HymnRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

The Meek King: Palm Sunday

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

Posted inTheology and Practice

“your church” is not “The Church”

It is a catchword in my church body, and no doubt in Christianity as large: congregational autonomy.  Originally in my church body,  the idea was … “your church” is not “The Church”Read more