Category Archives: Lutheran

A REAL HIT ON THE CHURCH POCKETBOOK

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

Finns quit Church over gay marriage Posted: 05 Dec 2014 @ 00:12 Another example of people choosing to remain faithful to the text received rather than the newest change in what some Bible verses really mean. In this case it … Continue reading →

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Tired of Hobby Lobby?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

  LCMS Lutherans give a Christian view Care about religious freedom? LCMS Lutherans join with Roman Catholics, Orthodox, and other Christians weighing in on  this important decision. Fr. Orthohippo Office of the President, Official Statements, Pressroom LCMS Why tomorrow’s Supreme … Continue reading →

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United Methodists, Pessimism and God’s Surprises

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

This article applies to a number of denominations.  It is not unique with Methodists.  Elements of it can be found in various Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Evangelical, and other Protestant groups, not to mention the various splinter groups. Fr. Orthohippo Being … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to Be Charismatic? A new view from Evangelical eyes

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

(view of the Blue Water Bridge, Port Huron, MI, a Bridge from my home town to Sarnia Ontario) My own starting point with the Charismatic Renewal began with a local Catholic charismatic prayer group.  They seemed very pleased when the … Continue reading →

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World Conference explores persecution, martyrdom

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

  on August 22, 2013 in By Pamela Nielsen At Palanga, Lithuania — a site of extreme persecution against Lutherans during the Stalinist era — leaders of church bodies and seminaries around the world gathered Aug. 8-11 for the International … Continue reading →

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Bishopess Katharine Jefferts Schori: Declining Numbers Maybe the Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

How could such a thing be possible.  Although, in this article, it shows the ELCA Lutherans losing quite a bit more than the TEC Episcopalians. Of course, the ELCA is twice the size of TEC here in the USA. Now … Continue reading →

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Lutherans Elect Elizabeth Eaton First Female Presiding Bishop(ess)

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

It finally had to happen.  The ELCA lutherans followed the pattern of other denominations and churches making accommodation to popular culture. This group, to which I once belonged in a predecessor group (the ULCA then LCA) has made relationships with … Continue reading →

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TREND: Young evangelicals becoming Catholics or joining other “High Church” traditions

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

From “The Christian Pundit” at   Sacred Page Here is an article with much to consider.  It does seem to be a trend, though not yet clear how large a trend. It definitely is significant, however. What it pinpoints should … Continue reading →

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ACNA and Missouri Synod Lutheran talks

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

IRD Exclusive: Bishop Sutton on the ACNA and Lutheranism 09 Tuesday Jul 2013 Posted by Bart Gingerich in Uncategorized (the entire article may be found here) ……… BG: Well, you’ve certainly seen some success in robust ecumenical dialogue. For example, the … Continue reading →

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Pope to Lutherans: let us not lose the great things we have in common

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

Here again is a shift in emphasis among Catholics and Lutherans.  The “blessing” ‘May you live in interesting times’ is making an appearance among us. Not an easy or clear path, yet full of new hope. Wow. Now to watch … Continue reading →

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