Category Archives: Christianity

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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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story (Part Five – Conclusion)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(This week I’m posting “It’s Wonderful – A Christmas Short Story” in five installments.  You can read Part One by clicking HERE, Part Two HERE,  Part Three HERE, and Part Four HERE. Or you can read the whole thing in one place HERE.) … Continue reading →

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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story (Part Four)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(This week I’m posting “It’s Wonderful – A Christmas Short Story” in five daily installments.  You can read Part One by clicking HERE, Part Two HERE, and Part Three HERE.  Or you can read the whole thing in one place HERE.) I felt like … Continue reading →

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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story (Part Three)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(This week I’m posting “It’s Wonderful – A Christmas Short Story” in five daily installments.  You can read Part One by clicking HERE, and Part Two HERE. Or you can read the whole thing in one place HERE. ) I returned my attention to … Continue reading →

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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story (Part Two)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(This week I’m posting “It’s Wonderful – A Christmas Short Story” in five daily installments.  You can read Part One by clicking HERE. Or you can read the whole thing in one place HERE.) Although we had but that moment been … Continue reading →

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IT’S WONDERFUL – A Christmas Short Story

Posted on December 3, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(This week I’ll be posting It’s Wonderful – A Christmas Short Story in five daily installments. This is Part One.  You can read the whole thing in one place HERE.) I stared at the lost solitaire game on my computer screen … Continue reading →

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