Category Archives: Bible

Better Than an Arc Reactor – A Superhero Pentecost Sermon

Posted on June 10, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

(You can hear this sermon here. It’s based on Acts 2:1-21.) Late this week I read an excellent blog post by Pastor Ed Strietelmeier about Superheroes and Pentecost. I was going to preach about something else on this Pentecost Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Wife Gets a Date

Posted on April 16, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

As surely as political attack ads proliferate prior to polling, stories with supposed challenges to Christianity pop up in newspapers and magazines right before Christmas and Easter. One year it’s “The Gospel of Judas,” the next it’s “The Jesus Tomb.” … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Brownies (Our Story)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

In our bickering about whether Genesis 3 is literally true or allegory, we miss the real Truth: either way, Genesis 3 is Our Story . . . Once upon a time, my mom made the most amazing brownies.  When they … Continue reading →

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A Review of ZEALOT by Reza Aslan

Posted on January 16, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

Probably the best thing to happen to Reza Aslan, and his book, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, was a train-wreck of an interview on Fox “News” back in July.  You may remember that the interviewer (“inquisitor” is probably a … 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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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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Mystery: The Trinity, Juggling, and a Poem

Posted on June 4, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Yesterday was Trinity Sunday, the day set aside for congregations to contemplate the mystery of the three in oneness of God.  And for pastors to struggle at writing sermons that address church doctrine without putting their congregations to sleep. To … 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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