LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inChristian Life / Meditations / Theology and Practice

Halloween: A Better Answer Than Yes or No

Clear right? I posted this quick thought on Facebook yesterday. As I suppose is often the case with all of us at times, I thought … Halloween: A Better Answer Than Yes or NoRead more

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 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 inMovie Reviews

Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego Movie

Yesterday, I took the kids to the Lego movie.  My Facebook feed has been filled with praise of the movie from all sorts of friends.  … Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego MovieRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Liturgy as Catechesis; Catechism as Liturgics

Maybe everybody else has always realized what I am about to write about.  But as I was wrapping up my latest membership class, I had … Liturgy as Catechesis; Catechism as LiturgicsRead more

Posted inTechnology / Theology and Practice

Limited time only – Free Catechism Presentations

I enjoy taking the old and presenting it with the new.  Right now that means teaching the catechism using a new presentation software called Prezi.  … Limited time only – Free Catechism PresentationsRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Myths about Prayer You Might Believe

Myth:  Persistent prayers move God to action. We often believe that if we pray long enough, God will finally give in to our prayers.  We … Myths about Prayer You Might BelieveRead more