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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.

Quantum God

Posted on February 17, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I am intrigued by quantum physics.  I don’t get all the math, but just trying to grasp the mysterious properties of matter in its infinitesimally smallest bits keeps me transfixed. Right now, among the other books I’m reading is Absolutely … Continue reading →

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Keeping Score Church-Style

Posted on February 15, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Today is the deadline for submitting my Congregational Report to the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).  I will dutifully count the number of baptisms, new members, confirmations, and so on that occurred in 2011.  I will report income, expenses, … Continue reading →

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42 Youths Mauled by Bears!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Elisha the prophet was walking to Bethel.  Some kids from the town started taunting him.  “What’s up, old baldhead!  Out of our way, skinhead.”* As a fellow member of the No-hair Club for Men, I share Elisha’s offense at what those … Continue reading →

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Stump the Pastor in WaWa or Why I Wear a Clerical Collar

Posted on February 10, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

What a long line at WaWa this morning!  I was there on my daily visit to buy coffee, and although it was rush hour both on the road and inside the WaWa there was only one register open.  Thankfully, a guy appeared … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Quotation

Posted on February 6, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

“What are you going to do now that you don’t have to do anything?”                       – Gerhard Forde I just came across this quotation last week.  What a wonderful summation of … Continue reading →

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“The Tree of Life,” Lutheran Theology, The Meaning of Art, and Even Dinosaurs, All in One Blog Post

Posted on February 2, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth.  When the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? — Job 38:47,  shown at the opening of “The Tree of Life” Mother, brother – … Continue reading →

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The Who, A Metaphor for an Effective Church?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(NOTE: I hope this blog will be a place I can post half-baked ideas and grow them with input from others.  I’m interested in your feedback, and hope you’ll take time to post any opinions you have in the comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Rock bands, The Holy Spirit, The Who | 3 Comments

Still the Most Segregated Hour?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I was 15 years old in February, 1978 when the TV miniseries King was televised.  Race was not something that was ever really talked about in my family, but my desire to watch Paul Winfield’s portrayal of Dr. King over … Continue reading →

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