Author Archives: the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Old and Grey

Posted on February 17, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In case you have not already heard – retirement can be a real shock to your system.  There is a lot that goes into that reality.  Probably most important among the factors is that we, as a society, tend to … Continue reading →

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Facing the Wind

Posted on January 16, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Most people who are facing as strong of a headwind as the man of this statue would turn around, quit, go inside and wait, or do just about anything but keep walking into the wind.  Not having to face the … Continue reading →

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Pocket Change

Posted on December 12, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Pimps and pushers, priests and preachers, saints and sinners – all closer than you

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I Want a Better Prayer Life

Posted on November 27, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I want a better prayer life.  The first response to such a statement (at least among people of faith) is frequently, “Don’t we all.”  This desire for better prayer lives is

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Break Bread with a Stranger

Posted on November 12, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Will you break bread with somebody different than you? Eating is a major part of life.  This is not about the food itself.  It does not matter if it is a simple meal from a fast food place or dining … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Rules Or Do You Have Faith

Posted on November 11, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This post was originally a Facebook post a few weeks.  Upon encouragement from a reader, I have decided to move it here for a wider readership. I have recently been reviewing a few cases of “Christian” failures

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Every Day there is $hi+ on the Road

Posted on November 11, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently had an opportunity to travel the Camino de Santiago de Compostela (or at least a portion of it) in Spain.  It was a truly wonderful experience physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  I learned about myself, my faith, and other … Continue reading →

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Will You Drink of the Excellent Wine?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

For years and years, I have heard the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana. It is the story of Jesus’ first miracle – turning water into wine. The story is great and you can find the full story here. … Continue reading →

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The Unending Bread

Posted on January 16, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Have you heard the story about when Jesus fed the 5,000? It is a truly amazing story. Jesus is being followed by the crowds. Some want to be healed, some want their family members and friends to be healed, and … Continue reading →

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Where Have Your Feet Taken You

Posted on December 13, 2015 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 Feet are strange. You would think that they are all about the same but that is not true. Everyone has seen ugly feet and everyone has seen good-looking feet. There are flat feet and highly arched feet. There are feet … Continue reading →

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