Category Archives: Christianity

They Will Know We Are Christians By Our . . . Hate (?)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

On Tuesday, our county received an unwelcome visit from members of Westboro Baptist “Church.”  You may know them better as the “God Hates F-gs” church (they are apparently happy with that nickname – it’s the address of their website).  That … Continue reading →

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Because I Love Him

Posted on March 14, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

The Adoption Blessing I described in Monday’s post got me thinking about how much I have been blessed by adoption.  Especially since the kid I was blessed to adopt turned 21 this week. Twenty -one! He was only three when … Continue reading →

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An Adoption Blessing

Posted on March 12, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(If you’re looking for the actual Adoption Blessing, it’s about halfway down the page.  You are welcome to use or adapt it for your congregation.) Although I am still surprised to be a pastor, most of the time I am … Continue reading →

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Famous Radio Host* Apologizes (*Not Who You Think)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I’ve never understood the desire to publicly predict the end of the world.  What’s the payoff?  Either you’re wrong and look ridiculous, or you’re right and no one is around to offer their congratulations. Last year, Harold Camping put himself … Continue reading →

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Keeping Abreast of Church Controversy

Posted on March 7, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Maybe it’s because I’m a guy, but I didn’t even know breastfeeding in church was an issue. I was made aware of the concern by a post on Christianity Today’s Her.meneutics blog: “Breastfeeding in Church, and Other Petty Crimes”  by … Continue reading →

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