Monthly Archives: November 2012

The War on Christmas: The Yule Logs in Our Own Eyes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I guess I’m supposed to be outraged.  A charity just called asking for a donation,  and after I declined, the charity lady wished me a “happy holiday season.” The nerve!  Doesn’t she know there’s a war going on?  Is she … Continue reading →

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A Visit With Swamiji

Posted on November 14, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

The five of us bounced along in the blue-green van that seemed to have no shocks, twisting around curves on the dusty roads that snaked through the rocky hills outside Tumkur, India.  A Beatles tape played on the van’s cassette … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Save the World – My Brief Fling with Politics

Posted on November 12, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Occasionally I’m posting first draft excerpts from the alleged book I’m writing, “Too Smart for God.”  Here’s one about politics.  I used an abbreviated version to open my sermon yesterday …) I used to think politics was the way to … Continue reading →

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“Jesus Wept”: A Sermon for All Saints Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(I don’t post sermons very often, but this one is sort of timely and I had several requests for copies, so here it is from last Sunday, November 4 . . . ) Text: John 11:32-44 What a week, huh?  … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Trying to Impress?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

As we enter November, it’s good to remember that humility is a key to thankfulness. Jesus said, “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” That’s certainly been true in my life. You may remember a few years ago “Who … Continue reading →

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