Category Archives: Christianity

Women Who Challenged Moses (and God): The Daughters of Zelophehad

Posted on May 30, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the first sermon in a ten-week series, “Wonder Women of the Bible.” The story of the Daughters of Zelophehad takes place during the wilderness wandering of the People of Israel, and is recorded in Numbers 27:1-11. The sermon … Continue reading →

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Children at the Border: The Cruelty of “Whatever Works”

Posted on May 29, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

“Just shooting one would be all that it takes . . .” In my mid 20’s  I worked for two years at a Wilderness Camp for delinquent young men. It was rewarding but often challenging and frustrating work. Living in … Continue reading →

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An UpLyfting Ride

Posted on May 15, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

In these dark days of divisiveness, you’ve got to find hope where you can. Last week, hope surprised me in a grey Honda Accord. Lyft driver Rayan* picked me up at my San Diego Hotel. I’d spent a few days … Continue reading →

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Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ

Posted on April 10, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

I have been posting brief reviews of films on my Facebook page, but am going to start posting them here as well. I welcome your comments, especially your disagreements (which are much more interesting than agreement, but those are welcome, too). … Continue reading →

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Resurrection in That Place Past Hope

Posted on February 20, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

(Adapted from a sermon preached February 18, 2018, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. You can listen to a podcast of the sermon here. The sermon text is The Raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-44.) When Jesus finally got to … Continue reading →

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Fear of God, the Grand Canyon, and Aslan

Posted on February 8, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

Yesterday’s post, “Why Are Atheists So Bad,” catalyzed a great discussion involving Christians and unChristians on my Facebook page. Discussion is the best result I can hope for from a post. One of the topics of that discussion was the … Continue reading →

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Why Are Atheists So Bad?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

You know that saying about how there are no stupid questions? There are exceptions . . . A Facebook friend posted a link to this query on the Quora  question and answer website:  This may sound naive, but what keeps … Continue reading →

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Nassar Survivor’s Wake-up Call to the Church

Posted on February 5, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

A couple of days ago I read a Huffington Post article about the first woman who had the courage to step forward and publicly accuse US Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar of abuse. Rachel Denhollander, one of 150 survivors who … Continue reading →

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Strength in Weakness

Posted on January 31, 2018 by pastordavesimpson

This line from the State of the Union Address has me thinking this morning: “Weakness is the surest path to conflict, and unmatched power is the surest means of our defense.” Those words remind me why Christianity – faithfully following … Continue reading →

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A Few Moments at the Manger – A Christmas Eve Sermon/Monologue

Posted on December 27, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

  (A podcast of this sermon is available here.) Worship Assistant: A few days ago, one of Pastor Dave’s Facebook Friends posted a clip from a 1980 television special called “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas.” In the program, Mr. Krueger, played by … Continue reading →

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