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Author Archives: the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl
The Atonement
The Atonement is about us being one with God. In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment. If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading
Posted in Theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Cross, Crucifixion, Discipleship, Faith, Forgiveness, Sacrifice, Sin, suffering, Violence
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Forgiveness
Through my career as a chaplain in the Army I heard more than a few people say: God cannot forgive me. The people who said this had a wide range of offenses that they believed were unforgivable by God. There … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Theology
Tagged Absolution, Confession, Confessional, Forgiveness, Humbleness, Sin
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Eve and Mary
It is important to remember while studying the Bible that in the New Testament we have a record (sometimes direct and sometimes indirect – today’s example is indirect) of Jesus
Embodiment
Medical Professionals do not always appreciate the insertion of faith into a patient’s care plan. At the same time, there are members of both the clergy and laity that do not fully appreciate medical professionals – particularly those in the … Continue reading
Created to Be Loved
A few weeks back I saw on the back of a car a giant window decal that covered the back glass. These are relatively common and are often various sports or other corporate logos. This one was different. The decal … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Struggle, suffering
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The Eighth Station – Weep for Your Children
The Eighth Station of the Cross – Jesus Speaks to the Women Not long ago
Posted in Christian Living, National Problems
Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Children, Eschatology, Faith, Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, Prayer, Sin, suffering, Violence
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Memorial Day 2017
It is Memorial Day, 2017, and it is raining. On Memorial Day, 1986 it was raining. I remember because I was holding the United States Colors as a wreath was laid in honor of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, National Problems, Soldiers
Tagged Deployment, Memorial Day, Sacrifice, Soldier, Struggle, suffering, Violence
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Did She Remember?
It is the 26th of March 2017. The 4th Sunday of Lent and the day after the celebration of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the day when the Church recognizes the angel coming to Mary and telling … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Cross, Crucifixion, Lent, Restoration, suffering, Training
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Fight the Good Fight
What is it that makes boxing films so appealing? Sports films, in general, tend to do well at the box office, but boxing films tend to be real blockbusters. The answer is rather simple. We like boxing films because we … Continue reading
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Tagged Boxing, Cross, Discipleship, Fighting, Soldier, Struggle, suffering
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Agua Potable – Agua Viva
People typically do not think much of water. One of the great benefits of living in a western country is a seemingly endless supply of clean water to drink, bath in,
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Tagged Camino, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Discipleship, Faith, Living Water, Pilgrimage, Water
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