Tag Archives: Ash Wednesday

I’m Not Dead Yet!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by pastordavesimpson

It’s my anniversary! Not my wedding anniversary. That’s coming up on Monday. It’s the third anniversary of the day my body tried to kill me.  The third anniversary of a doctor in the ER saying, “You have bilateral pulmonary embolisms.” … Continue reading →

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“Ashes to Ashes” – An Ash Wednesday Homily

Posted on March 5, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

Sometimes I’m surprised anyone shows up for Ash Wednesday worship. I mean, think of the primary message of this day, what I said to you when you received ashes and what you heard me recite over and over to others: … Continue reading →

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“Happy Lent”? – An Ash Wednesday Homily

Posted on February 14, 2013 by pastordavesimpson

“Happy New Year!”  “Happy Easter!”  “Merry Christmas!”  “Happy Fourth of July!”  “Happy Groundhog Day!”  Happy Birthday!” These happy greetings are appropriate for most holidays and special occasions. “Happy Ash Wednesday!”  “Happy Lent!” That just doesn’t sound right, does it?  Ash Wednesday, and … Continue reading →

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Confession BY the Church – Some Thoughts for Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by pastordavesimpson

Most folks associate Ash Wednesday with individual confession and repentance.  But what about confession and repentance by the church? One of my favorite chapters in Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz (which I was happy to read has been made into a movie) takes … Continue reading →

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