Category Archives: Christianity

Jesus Loves the Little Children (Who Can Roll Their R’s)

Posted on June 26, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

(This summer my church has graciously granted me a sabbatical to finish my book, Too Smart for God.  As I write, I’ll be posting some excerpts here for your enjoyment and for your feedback before I submit it to the inevitable … Continue reading →

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How (not) To Sabbatical

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

Day four of my Sabbatical, and the change in routine has already caused me to screw up bigtime.  I was supposed to meet with the Academic Dean at my daughter’s school this morning at 10; I remembered that at 11:30. … Continue reading →

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Auditioning for Heaven (and a gratuitous Wayne’s World reference)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

I started yesterday’s sermon by sharing with the congregation my latest quest to be a game show contestant.  Two weeks ago I went down to DC and auditioned for a new trivia-based  show.   I can’t tell you the name … Continue reading →

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RUSSIAN SCIENTISTS HAVE DRILLED INTO HELL! (AND FOUND PROCTER AND GAMBLE’S LOGO?)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

Outrageous news is broadcast by outraged Christians via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and all manner of other social media pathways.  It’s their duty to get the word out, by golly, and thank God for the technology that lets it spread far … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning God TV . . . or Not

Posted on May 17, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

A couple of weeks ago I had a rare Sunday morning free (I was off and we worshiped earlier in the weekend).  In my hotel room, I sampled the many Christian television options available on the local cable system. Death and Damnation … Continue reading →

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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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