Christian – DAVE GIPSON

Underwhelmed in Worship

beliefJuly 14, 202492Views 0Likes 1Comment

One of the worst things you can make worship is boring. Boring worship is unscriptural and an utter misrepresentation of the true nature of God. If the God of your worship service is boring, you're worshipping the wrong god. I’m amazed at some worship services I watch online. So many of them are ignoring the…

I Don’t Think it Means What You Think It Means

BlogNovember 7, 2022919Views 0Likes 0Comments

If Christianity is so wonderful, why are some Christians such jerks? Good question. I know people who’ve been put off from Christianity mainly because of some “Christians” they’ve met. They see people say really dumb things and attribute it to their Christian faith. They watch believers being hateful toward someone who believes differently from them.…

One Question God Couldn’t Answer

beliefDecember 6, 2021764Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s a certain odd hush that comes upon a town at Christmas Eve. It’s not that people aren’t still working. Those days when everyone got off work for Christmas are long gone. But a calm still manages to descend as families gather, and the majority of stores shut off their lights and workers head home.…

The Walking Way

UncategorizedFebruary 19, 2016689Views 0Likes 0Comments

AUTHOR'S NOTE: I wrote this article years ago as God was preparing me to take a huge leap of faith. Within a few months after writing it, I quit my job and branched out in a new adventure. God spoke to me on my mountains walks with Him, and taught me faith lessons along the…

“Dear Angry Atheist…”

UncategorizedJanuary 12, 20166KViews 0Likes 23Comments

*Author's Note: I am aware that many atheists are kind, loving people who wish no ill will toward Christians. However, there are indeed some very "angry atheists" who've engaged me quite often on social media. In contrast to those respectful non-believers, these people speak down to people of faith with a stubborn condescension. It is for…

Second Chance Dad

UncategorizedNovember 18, 2015961Views 0Likes 1Comment

This is a picture of my new baby girl who just turned two-years-old. I remember the exact moment and where I was when she entered my life. Her name is Elizabeth (“Ellie” for short) and she is my second chance at being a dad. It’s not that I was a bad dad the…

Dumb Stuff People Say About the Bible

UncategorizedNovember 6, 20152KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Nowadays, I hear a lot of people saying dumb things about the Bible. That may sound harsh, but "dumb" is really the only word that does their statements justice. Why would people attack a 2000+ year old book they say they don't believe in anyway? Because that book contains rules and guidelines that rub…

A Covering of Snow

UncategorizedJanuary 27, 20151KViews 0Likes 2Comments

The gales of wind howled through the trees outside the old cabin. Smoke rose from the chimney as the old man ate his humble soup safely inside. His weathered hands were still steady, having stacked the wood by the cabin walls that would surely last the winter’s full duration. It’s a good thing he had.…

Stop Telling People You’re a Christian

UncategorizedJanuary 5, 20151KViews 0Likes 1Comment

As a pastor, I meet a lot of people who tell me they are Christians. However, there's a favor I'd like to ask a few of them... Would you please stop telling people you're a Christian? Here's why: You're too judgmental, you're too negative, you're always focused on how bad things are and never on how good…

When they won’t be “Home for Christmas”

ChristmasDecember 16, 2014653Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s a certain odd hush that comes upon a town at Christmas Eve. It’s not that people aren’t still working — those days when everyone got off work for Christmas are gone. But a calm still descends as families gather, and the majority of stores shut off their lights and workers head home. That’s…

Accidental Atheist: The Christian Bubble

UncategorizedNovember 14, 2014890Views 0Likes 0Comments

We’ve parented 5 kids so far…and counting. So we’re well aware of all the negative influences a child faces in today’s culture. There are temptations and hazards now most of us never dreamed of just 10 years ago. Considering all the technology available to them, the number of ways for kids to damage themselves spiritually…