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
Philip Hoppe
Posted inTheology and Practice
Dismissing a Pastor “for Any Reason”
This last Monday, I was honored to present a paper on this topic at the Kansas District Fall Pastors’ Conference. I wanted to share it … Dismissing a Pastor “for Any Reason”Read more
Posted inDaily Prayer VLog
Daily Prayer with the Lovett Family
In this post and the accompanying video, Pastor Lovett and I began to talk about Daily Prayer and Catechesis in the Christian home. This time … Daily Prayer with the Lovett FamilyRead more
Posted inDaily Prayer VLog
Daily Prayer and Catechesis
Pastor Mark Lovett (Concordia, Hoisington, KS) and I sit down to discuss the value of Daily Prayer and Catechesis. We hope that you will watch, … Daily Prayer and CatechesisRead more
Posted inCommon Salvation
Common Salvation: Episode Four
Episode Four is up. This episode reflects on the Fourth Commandment. Please share this with your friends, especially laymen and laywomen in the church. You … Common Salvation: Episode FourRead more
Posted inCommon Salvation
Common Salvation – Episode Two
Episode Two is up. I listen to my audience. The guitar is gone. The great content remains. Please share this with your friends, especially laymen … Common Salvation – Episode TwoRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Marriage and Family
Ten Years. A Poem.
Ten years ago today, I married a pretty girl named Ciocchetti before God and friends. On this happy occasion of our anniversary, I sought to … Ten Years. A Poem.Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Top Five Posts Ever
Here are my five most read posts ever for those of you who starting reading recently: Actually, going to church does make you a Christian. … Top Five Posts EverRead more
Posted inCreative Writing
HalleHoo
I had a goal of writing a song for each of my children on the guitar. With child four at age three, I am finally … HalleHooRead more
Posted inCreative Writing
Christmas: For You
Imagine if you will a large Christmas tree demanding the attention of every person in a warm living room Christmas morning. Under that tree sit … Christmas: For YouRead more