Monthly Archives: May 2012

Hot Topics

Posted on May 30, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Tonight is the “Hot Topics” class in our “Questions for God” Bible Study.  That’s the Wednesday evening course that’s based on questions submitted by my congregation.  It’s been a well-attended, fun to teach course.  The best part is that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Big Dreams, A Bigger Dreamer

Posted on May 25, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Last evening I had the privilege of giving the graduation address at Trinity Lutheran Middle School.  It is the school affiliated with the church I served for over 10 years as a layperson and as a pastor.  I also taught … Continue reading →

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Maryland 5-0

Posted on May 21, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

So, now I’m 50.  The big 5-0.  Half a century. It’s only a number, right?  But the arrival of my AARP Card in last week’s mail was something of a shock. I remember how old 50 used to seem. In … Continue reading →

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La-Z-Boys, Italian Greyhounds, and God

Posted on May 18, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Tucker, the oldest of our two Italian Greyhounds (he’s the black and white one in the picture) is sitting in the red La-Z-Boy chair across the room from me.  Tucker and his cousin Blu often keep me company as I … Continue reading →

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More Bad Bumper Sticker Theology

Posted on May 16, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Put “self-help” into Amazon’s search engine, and you get 259,852 books. The Bible is not on that list.  If anything, the Bible is an “I can’t help myself” book. “God helps those who help themselves” isn’t in the Bible.  But … Continue reading →

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Bad Bumper Sticker Theology

Posted on May 14, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I heard it again.  At the youth retreat last weekend, no less.  It is a shame that kids get indoctrinated with the same soul-killing bumper sticker misreadings of the Bible that burden adults. I am sad when I hear an … Continue reading →

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Easter Promises for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Like many folks, I will not be celebrating this Mother’s Day with my mom.  Her life on this earth came to an end last year.  In her memory, and for others who miss their moms this Mother’s Day, here is … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know God Is Good? (Youth Retreat Edition)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I spent most of the weekend at a church Youth Retreat.   In a semi-ironic convergence, I also  got my AARP Card in the mail last week (I’m turning 50 this month). Being with and leading a group of energetic … Continue reading →

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“Holey” Healing

Posted on May 4, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

For over a month now, it has hurt to eat or talk.  In the very back of my mouth where I had a molar pulled a few years ago, some bone pieces apparently broke off and worked their way to … Continue reading →

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