Category Archives: End of Life

Making the Devil Mad (or something like that)

Posted on December 17, 2016 by pastordavesimpson

The funeral last week celebrated the life of a dear 84-year old woman who I will especially miss because she lived on the route I take daily to walk my dogs.  Before it got too cold in the past few … Continue reading →

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Death With Dignity? (The question of Physician Assisted Suicide)

Posted on November 7, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

“Agnes” had lived long enough. The disease ravaging her lungs had downsized her once vigorous lifestyle. She couldn’t spend her days “out visiting.” Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren had to come to her now.  Not too long ago, just getting out … Continue reading →

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Easter Promises for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

(Like many folks, I will not be celebrating this Mother’s Day with my mom.  Her life on this earth came to an end last year.  In her memory, and for others who miss their moms this Mother’s Day, here is … Continue reading →

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The Worst Kind of Medicine?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

I wish I’d read the article in yesterday’s Washington Post before I preached yesterday.  I would’ve spent more time on the portion of my sermon that went something like this (I preached from notes not a manuscript therefore “something”): Sometimes … Continue reading →

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