Category Archives: Theology

The Teacher Who Is what the Teacher Teaches

Posted on November 22, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the Gospel according to Saint John, Pontius Pilate asks Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). The philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard asked, “Can we learn the truth?” Kierkegaard was reflecting on a teaching by Socrates, as relayed by Plato, … Continue reading →

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Find Hope and Justice in Humiliation and Injustice

Posted on August 25, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the book written by Luke named “Acts” (AKA The Acts of the Apostles) in the Bible, there are a couple of separate stories in chapter 8.  The first is about Simon the Magician trying to buy the Apostles’ blessing … Continue reading →

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People still ask: “What is it?”

Posted on July 25, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bread of Heaven: People still ask: “What is it?” – Then Argue About It Looking at what the Bible tells us about the Eucharist

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Is Mary the New Eve?

Posted on June 7, 2023 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently read an article written by a Protestant theologian explaining the salvific role of Eve.  As I read it, the thing that stood out to me was the author’s dismissal of Eve being the foreshadowing of Mary – just … Continue reading →

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Are You Brave Enough?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Are you brave enough to pray the Lord’s Prayer?  Do you think that is a strange question?  Most people do when they hear it, but it is a legitimate question.  In the Lord’s Prayer, we obligate ourselves to some pretty … Continue reading →

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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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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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This is My Body

Posted on December 7, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

My earliest church experience was in a small King James Baptist Church.  I loved that congregation.  They did many things for me, but most importantly they introduced me to Jesus.  The pastor there was a man by the name of

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 6

Posted on August 21, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 6 – What is that weird silk bracelet thingy on your wrist?  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and … 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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