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My Only Friend is Darkness

WEBIt can be hard to pay for mental health services especially if you are uninsured. Even if you have insurance, it unfortunately often does not treat mental …

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The Unexpected Pastor Stuff to think about by Dave Simpson, an

WEBHaving something to look forward to is key to my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. When I think about the times I have struggled with depression, I realize I …

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Sermon on Mental Health The Unexpected Pastor

WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness – A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health. (Sermon preached at Christ Lutheran (ELCA) Church of Millersville, …

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Why Did I Almost Die

WEBMy recent health challenges,for example. There is no “why” for that, but there is a “Who” – God who was with me all through it, even though most of my prayers were …

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I’m Not Dead Yet! The Unexpected Pastor

WEBHaving something to look forward to is key to my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. When I think about the times I have struggled with depression, I realize I …

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A Table in the Presence of My Enemies The Unexpected Pastor

WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness - A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health; The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing "Into the Hand of a Woman" …

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ON THE END OF THE SABBATICAL The Unexpected Pastor

WEBON THE END OF THE SABBATICAL. Posted on August 12, 2013 by pastordavesimpson. Fifty-eight days ago I walked out of the church door. This morning I …

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LIFE OF THE PARTY – A sermon on John 2:1-11

WEBThat’s a lot of wine, even for a wedding party that would, in Jesus’ time, last a week. We can celebrate because we have a Savior who is involved in the real stuff of …

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WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness - A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health; The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing; Noah, the Film: A Rant, a Review, and a …

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Last-Minute Conversions Are Definitely UNFAIR!

WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness - A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health; The Saddest Place on Earth; The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing; …

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A Review of ZEALOT by Reza Aslan The Unexpected Pastor

WEBFor a book written by a scholar, Zealot is quick and fairly easy to read if you ignore the notes. After the 200 pages of prose, there are over 100 pages of notes. That’s …

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“The Jesus Parade” – a Sermon for Palm Sunday

WEBAs the last of the floats crawled by and the final pooper scoopers cleaned up after the horses, you’d see that big ol’ sleigh heading toward you. And there he was, …

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The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing The Unexpected Pastor

WEBIn the context of the shepherd/sheep metaphor, that includes community. The Psalmist makes it clear that “I lack nothing” because the Lord is my shepherd. …

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The Unexpected Pastor’s Best Picture Countdown 2019

WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness - A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health; Noah, the Film: A Rant, a Review, and a Recommendation; Jesus Fish …

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“Look! Here Is Water” – A Sermon about God’s Inclusivity with a

WEBMy Only Friend is Darkness - A Sermon about Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health; The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing; The First Christian Preacher - …

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The Women Stayed – An Easter Sermon The Unexpected Pastor

WEBA demon-possessed woman, a mother known for being sort of pushy, and another mother who was unwed when she gave birth to her firstborn. Three women who …

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God’s Word in Conversation with God’s People

WEBTo say that the Bible is God’s Word in conversation with God’s people asserts that the conversation did not end when the books of the Bible were written and …

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Making the Devil Mad (or something like that)

WEBThe daughter went on to tell me that another pastor had once said, attributing the quote to Martin Luther, that “The devil gets mad when we sing Christmas …

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“Ashes to Ashes” – An Ash Wednesday Homily

WEBPerhaps “rejoice” is a strange word to hear in an Ash Wednesday homily. But it is to rejoicing that our penitence ultimately leads. The point is not – it cannot be – just …

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O Dangerous Night! (A Christmas Eve Sermon)

WEBJesus was born into the real world. Soon his family would have to run away and become undocumented immigrants in Egypt because King Herod would want to kill …

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The Unexpected Pastor’s Best Picture Countdown 2020

WEBFord v Ferrari is a lot of fun. It’s a well-made buddy movie with some exhilarating race car footage. Both Matt Damon and especially Christian Bale turn in …

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A Homily for a Blue Christmas Service The Unexpected Pastor

WEBPOSTCARDS FROM A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE – January 1: SO! →. A Blue Christmas Service, also known as a Longest Night service, is a time …

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