Category Archives: Christian Living

Raising God Fans

Posted on September 8, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

God Fans on their Way Out of Church –  It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion It is Sunday and all across America Sport Fan families will gather together in front of televisions and in stadiums to watch … Continue reading →

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Hate Parents, Brothers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters, Myself – Was Jesus Serious?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Jesus said to hate your mom, dad, bother, sister, son, and daughter!  Then He said to hate yourself.  Just what did that mean then and what does that mean for the Christian today? Listen to the Message Here

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Get Straight

Posted on August 24, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I have trouble with my back – it frequently hurts a lot.  People often ask if it is from all the jumping I did as a paratrooper.  I assure them that no, it is not the jumping.  Jumping is almost … Continue reading →

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Can I Get By On Two Pence?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I keep a two pence (or tuppence if you prefer to run it together like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins) coin in my pocket.  I actually carry a few of them as I give them to little kids who … Continue reading →

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No Kingdom – No Peace

Posted on August 18, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The struggle is going to continue until God’s Kingdom is fully established and the very presence of sin is banished When that day comes, you want to be standing with those who stood firm – When the faithful will enter … Continue reading →

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I Need More Polish

Posted on August 4, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Before going any further please note that the title is referring to polish (as in brass) not those of Polish descent.

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Raze the Roof in Worship

Posted on July 25, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Church of St John the Evangelist is a parish very close to Waterloo Station in London.  During a recent visit to the city my wife and I happened to stay nearby the parish.  As we walked by on our … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Samaritan are You?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

“What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”, the lawyer asked Jesus.  The answer is a lot more demanding than he surely wanted.  The answer helps us understand why the First Century Church grew and what it will take to … Continue reading →

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Pomp and Vain Glory

Posted on July 6, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The lyrics of the hymn we were singing said, “Your majesty, I can but bow.  I lay my all before You now.  In royal robes I don’t deserve I live to serve Your majesty.” 

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Do You Want to Be Healed?

Posted on June 20, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Jesus asked the paralyzed man who was lying near the Pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be healed?”  The question seems to have an obvious answer – the man had been laying there for 38 years.  Why would he … Continue reading →

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