Author Archives: the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Making God in Our Own Image

Posted on August 5, 2015 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the Bible it says that God made man in His own image.  What I have seen a lot of is the opposite – man making God in his own image. I grew up in a neighborhood that was

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How Important is Heritage?

Posted on July 11, 2015 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The “it is heritage” trope is getting a bit old. I suppose it is to be expected from non-Christians but from all those who claim to be in Christ an allegiance so strong to anything/anyone other than the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be A (F)ACOG

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

One might consider it strange that a blog dedicated to Christian Comment is featuring an ACOG – Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight but please read through and you will understand.

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Your Wounds are Healed by the Wounds of Christ

Posted on October 27, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bible says, Jesus “himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)

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You Are A Dog

Posted on August 11, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

How would you feel if the most important person you know called you a dog?

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Why the Crucifix?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

When I was growing up I heard a lot of comments from a variety of sources raising concern with the practice of some denominations to use the crucifix as an emblem of Christian faith. “The problem with _________ is that … Continue reading →

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Words to a New Priest

Posted on April 27, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

You will preach the Word of Christ and people will hear His voice You will celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist and

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The Unknown Priest

Posted on April 24, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This photo hangs near my desk in my office at work. I have no idea who it is or when it was taken. The subject is a young priest and obviously

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For Ash Wednesday and Fridays During Lent

Posted on March 14, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

For Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent: TURN thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people, who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art … Continue reading →

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A Solitary Life

Posted on February 12, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

He was born in an obscure village, The child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. … Continue reading →

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