LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

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 / 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

Posted inTheology and Practice

How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversation

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk going around on Christian blogs about how Christians should be responding to the ongoing movement  to normalize homosexuality … How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversationRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Lutherans and Libertarianism–Marriage Edition

Especially when the Republican primaries were at their peak, I noticed that there was a large Libertarian streak among my Lutheran friends.  Personally, I can … Lutherans and Libertarianism–Marriage EditionRead more

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Hustle. Loyalty. Respect.

If these three words in succession means anything to you, you likely watch the highest rated show on cable television that absolutely no one admits … Hustle. Loyalty. Respect.Read more

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Brief is the joy, lasting the bitterness.

The world says of marriage, “Brief is the joy, lasting the bitterness.” Let them say what they please; what God wills and creates is bound … Brief is the joy, lasting the bitterness.Read more