Category Archives: Christianity

“Fear Not” – The Angels’ Prescription for the (White) American Church

Posted on December 21, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

This time of year we sing “Joy to the World.” But if we’re honest, we’ll acknowledge that too often what we bring to the world is fear. The Washington Post published a prescient article this week by Charles Mathewes, a professor of … Continue reading →

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The Celebration of Christ’s Birth Asks for Divorce

Posted on December 18, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

Dear Secular Christmas, It’s time for a divorce. Time for Secular Christmas and The Celebration of Christ’s Birth to make a clean break. We have tried so hard to make this marriage work. But this is no longer a partnership. … Continue reading →

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#thechurchtoo – A Sermon in Response to #metoo

Posted on October 23, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

Sermon preached on October 23, 2017 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. You can find a video version of the sermon here, or a podcast here. Karen, my wife, helped with editing and ideas. In Galatians, as Paul describes … Continue reading →

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The Church and Charlottesville: Our Call to Confession and Clarity

Posted on August 14, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the end of a sermon preached at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. The text was John 3:16, and the first part emphasized God’s infinite and inclusive love for each of us and for the world, the kosmos … Continue reading →

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Goodness and Love Will Follow Me

Posted on June 24, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(This is the final post in my series this week on the six verses of the 23rd Psalm . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:6: Surely your goodness and love will follow … Continue reading →

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A Table in the Presence of My Enemies

Posted on June 23, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:5: You prepare a table before me in the presence … Continue reading →

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For You Are With Me . . .

Posted on June 22, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear … Continue reading →

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He Guides Me Along Right Paths . . .

Posted on June 21, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can start at the beginning with Verse One here.) Psalm 23:3:  “. . .he refreshes my soul. He guides me along … Continue reading →

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He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures . . .

Posted on June 20, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(I’m blogging on one of the six verses of the 23rd Psalm each day this week . . . you can read the post on Verse One here.) Psalm 23:2: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing

Posted on June 19, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

(On Sunday, June 18, I preached about the 23rd Psalm. As I lived with the Psalm in preparation for the sermon, I experienced depth and richness far beyond what I could share in a single sermon. So this week I’ll … Continue reading →

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