Category Archives: Christianity

The War on Christmas: The Yule Logs in Our Own Eyes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I guess I’m supposed to be outraged.  A charity just called asking for a donation,  and after I declined, the charity lady wished me a “happy holiday season.” The nerve!  Doesn’t she know there’s a war going on?  Is she … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Save the World – My Brief Fling with Politics

Posted on November 12, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Occasionally I’m posting first draft excerpts from the alleged book I’m writing, “Too Smart for God.”  Here’s one about politics.  I used an abbreviated version to open my sermon yesterday …) I used to think politics was the way to … Continue reading →

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“Jesus Wept”: A Sermon for All Saints Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(I don’t post sermons very often, but this one is sort of timely and I had several requests for copies, so here it is from last Sunday, November 4 . . . ) Text: John 11:32-44 What a week, huh?  … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Trying to Impress?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

As we enter November, it’s good to remember that humility is a key to thankfulness. Jesus said, “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled.” That’s certainly been true in my life. You may remember a few years ago “Who … Continue reading →

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Richard Mourdock Does Not Speak for All Christians

Posted on October 30, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I am pro-life.  Let me start with that so there’s no misconstrual of what I’m going to post here.  When I was an unChristian, I had no problem with abortion.  When I realized that I was a Christian Psalm 139 … Continue reading →

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A Reality Check

Posted on August 17, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

More about our need for someone else to force us to look in the mirror . . . About 25 years ago, when I was about 25,  I received an unexpected windfall.  At the time, I was working as a … Continue reading →

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My Adventure In Hairstyling, and a Look In the Mirror

Posted on August 14, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

We had a small family crisis this week.  my 15-year old daughter is currently in a play – the last performance is this afternoon – and had to be at the theater in Annapolis by 5:30 Thursday evening.  Before she … Continue reading →

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Is Faith Correlated to Religion? (and other great questions)

Posted on August 10, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

What a busy and challenging summer this has been.  Blogging has necessarily been on the back burner. What’s brought me out of my hiatus are heartfelt questions posted  a few days ago in response to my comments about the film … Continue reading →

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Getting Dad’s Car Stuck – A Father’s Day Remembrance

Posted on June 18, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

After I got my Driver’s License, I drove my dad’s car – a hulking, white Ford Galaxie 500.   Those cars were HUGE, like battleships on the street.  One night I was out with my girlfriend and I decided a … 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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