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About pastordavesimpson

I'm an unexpected pastor. Why unexpected? Because no one is more surprised than me that I'm a pastor. See the "About" page on my blog for more info.

Tim Tebow, Jason Collins, and What It Means to be a Christian

Posted on May 6, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

We Begin with a Meme Tim Tebow: I’m Christian. Media: Keep it to yourself! Jason Collins: I’m gay. Media: This man’s a hero! Maybe you’ve seen a version of this internet meme circulated by shocked and dismayed Christians.  Here’s another … Continue reading →

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Does Being a “Missional” Church Mean Neglecting Each Other?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

“The church may be the only organization on the planet that exists entirely for the sake of those people who don’t belong to it yet. In fact, as soon as we forget this and start making it all about ourselves, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Read this Looking for Answers About God and Boston (or anything else)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

I began this day sitting for almost an hour in a large medical office waiting room.  On one wall was a big-screen television, tuned to a local morning news show.  Of course most of the program was devoted to news … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning, God (and then some stuff happened)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

I wish Christians would stop fixating on evolution and spend more time talking about Jesus Christ.  Look, if you want to believe that the earth is only 5000 years old, that everything was created in 6 literal days (with a … Continue reading →

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“Happy Lent”? – An Ash Wednesday Homily

Posted on February 14, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

“Happy New Year!”  “Happy Easter!”  “Merry Christmas!”  “Happy Fourth of July!”  “Happy Groundhog Day!”  Happy Birthday!” These happy greetings are appropriate for most holidays and special occasions. “Happy Ash Wednesday!”  “Happy Lent!” That just doesn’t sound right, does it?  Ash Wednesday, and … Continue reading →

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Really? (or, Red Lights Aren’t Just on Christmas Trees)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

There are a couple of ways you can pronounce the title of today’s blog post.  “Really?!” is a statement of joyful disbelief, when you can’t believe our good fortune.  You got the job you didn’t think you were qualified for.  … Continue reading →

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POSTCARDS FROM A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE – January 2: Cain’s Mark of Grace

Posted on January 3, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

January 2: Genesis 3-5; Psalm 2 The Bible starts off with pure awesomeness.  God brings order to chaos as everything that exists is created.  We get to watch as God the artist paints on an infinite canvas, shades of light … Continue reading →

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POSTCARDS FROM A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE – January 1: SO!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m making another trip through the Bible this year, this time using “The Daily Message” as my vehicle for the journey.  I won’t be posting every day, but as motivation and time converge I will share some “postcards” from the … Continue reading →

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A Homily for a Blue Christmas Service

Posted on December 19, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

A Blue Christmas Service, also known as a Longest Night service, is a time when we gather together to worship and to acknowledge those “blue” feelings we can get around the holidays.  The worship is planned to support each other … Continue reading →

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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story (Complete)

Posted on December 8, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Here is IT’S WONDERFUL in its entirety.  Feel free to share it. Merry Christmas!) I stared at the lost solitaire game on my computer screen and considered the wreckage of my life.   It was early on Christmas Eve. I sat … Continue reading →

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