Category Archives: Theology

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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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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The Atonement

Posted on May 26, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Atonement is about us being one with God.  In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment.  If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading →

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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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