Tag Archives: Lent

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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Limping through Lent

Posted on March 12, 2014 by pastordavesimpson

Seven days down, 33 more to go . . . I know, that sort of sucks as a Lenten attitude.  And Jesus said when you fast, don’t go around all mopey advertising that you are fasting.  So I’m working on it.  … 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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