Category Archives: Holidays

I believe in… the Communion of Saints

Posted on October 31, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The 1st of November is the Feast of All Saints on the Church Calendar. “I believe in… the Communion of Saints” goes the line in the Apostles’ Creed.  But, just what does that mean?  When I first started to reflect … Continue reading →

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St Michael the Archangel and Spiritual Warfare

Posted on September 29, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back,

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The Holy Cross

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

 There is a Christian praise song with the lyric: We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.  A very different sacrifice than that of the Cross. It is September 14th and for those who are not … Continue reading →

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Easter – The Grave is Conquered

Posted on March 31, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Why do Christians worship on the first day of the week?  Because it is on the first day of the week, Sunday, that JESUS PROVED HIS POWER OVER

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Saturday after Good Friday – The Day of Holy Silence

Posted on March 30, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

 The chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’  Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third … Continue reading →

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What Did You Give Up for Lent?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

What did you give up for Lent?  I gave up the use of my right arm.  Not on purpose – it was not a choice that I mulled over, not a, “should it be my right arm or should it … Continue reading →

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St Valentine’s Day

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

The Christmas decorations were barely down (and for some people were not down yet) when the pink hearts and cheap candy hit the store shelves.  All the marketing and merchandising screamed – St Valentine’s Day is just around the corner … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This morning my family will spend Christmas as we have done for the past few years – on Ft Jackson.  Each year there are many Soldiers who are in the middle of Basic Combat Training when Christmas comes around and … Continue reading →

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Advent by John Betjeman

Posted on December 24, 2012 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Advent John Betjeman The Advent wind begins to stir With sea-like sounds in our Scotch fir, It’s dark at breakfast, dark at tea, And in between we only see

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A Few Days of Advent Left

Posted on December 22, 2012 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This morning my younger daughter greeted my wife and me by saying – It is Christmas Eve Eve Eve! There are three days until Christmas but who is counting?  Well, my daughter for one.  I remember the days of counting … Continue reading →

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