Category Archives: Christian Living

Maintain Your Defenses

Posted on August 23, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This is a photo of the Tantallon Castle.  It was once, as castles are built to be, a strong defense against those who wish to harm the people living inside the castle walls.  The thing about castles, as can be … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn from Martha and Mary?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

There are some who use this story to lambaste Martha and praise Mary telling us to learn from Martha’s mistake and Mary’s example. I think that is overly simplistic. Both Martha and Mary were doing good things.  The situation, however,

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Crucifix Selfie

Posted on April 19, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bible says that “God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).  I have always found that verse to be comforting.  After all, it begins by reminding me that … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 5

Posted on August 18, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 5 – What is on your head?  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 4

Posted on August 17, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 4.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 3

Posted on August 16, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 3.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 2

Posted on August 15, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 2.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? 

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 1

Posted on August 14, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The little girl asked me – Why are you dressed like that? It is an understandable question.  She had never seen a priest in vestments before.  Not only that – even if she had, it is unlikely that she

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Forgiveness

Posted on January 16, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

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 →

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Embodiment

Posted on October 1, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

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 →

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