Category Archives: Christian Living

Who Would Jesus Bully?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

What if Christians spent less energy trying to control the behavior of others and put more energy into conveying the love of Christ? That’s the question that came to mind as I read the heartbreaking  story of bullying and suicide … Continue reading →

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Questions In Church?!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Where did we ever get the idea that Christians shouldn’t ask questions about their faith? Not from Jesus.  Dozens of times (80 by one count) in the Bible, people ask Jesus questions.  He never rebukes the questioner; in fact each … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Letter To an Abused Woman

Posted on April 11, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Dear Child of God, First, and most important, the abuse is not your fault.  It doesn’t matter what you have done or haven’t done, the abuse is not your fault. Your abuser’s behavior is HIS responsibility.  HIS sin is between … Continue reading →

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How NOT To Chase Away an Atheist

Posted on March 28, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

In Monday’s post, “How To Chase Away an Atheist,” I listed “Ten Ways To Repel Non-Christians.”  It was by far the biggest day the blog’s had so far.  Which is great; maybe Christians will be less repellent when dealing with … Continue reading →

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“The Hunger Games” at Midnight

Posted on March 23, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

All I asked of “The Hunger Games” was that it keep me awake.  I’ve not read any of the books and probably would have waited for the DVD if my daughter hadn’t so wanted to be among the first to … Continue reading →

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Fear Kills

Posted on March 21, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

What would cause a man packing a handgun to pursue another, younger man armed only with a pack of Skittles and a bottle of iced tea?  And what would be at the root of the confrontation that took place that … Continue reading →

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Ram Tough

Posted on March 5, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Sometimes this Christian life stuff can be tough. Friday I was driving my daughter to school.  As usual, we were on the cusp of lateness.  The route is all winding back roads, lightly traveled but with two solid lines dividing the pavement … Continue reading →

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