Category Archives: Theology

The Unending Bread

Posted on January 16, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Have you heard the story about when Jesus fed the 5,000? It is a truly amazing story. Jesus is being followed by the crowds. Some want to be healed, some want their family members and friends to be healed, and … Continue reading →

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Your Wounds are Healed by the Wounds of Christ

Posted on October 27, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Bible says, Jesus “himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)

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You Are A Dog

Posted on August 11, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

How would you feel if the most important person you know called you a dog?

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Why the Crucifix?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

When I was growing up I heard a lot of comments from a variety of sources raising concern with the practice of some denominations to use the crucifix as an emblem of Christian faith. “The problem with _________ is that … Continue reading →

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Words to a New Priest

Posted on April 27, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

You will preach the Word of Christ and people will hear His voice You will celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist and

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The Unknown Priest

Posted on April 24, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

This photo hangs near my desk in my office at work. I have no idea who it is or when it was taken. The subject is a young priest and obviously

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A Solitary Life

Posted on February 12, 2014 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

He was born in an obscure village, The child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty. Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. … Continue reading →

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An Early Epiphany Rant

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

 Thanksgiving is next week and after that (yeah I know the decorations are already up among those that cannot wait) people will begin turning their eyes toward Christmas.

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Christ the King

Posted on November 23, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The last Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent is Christ the King Sunday.  This year that Sunday is the 24th of November. I am fond of the title “Christ the King.”  I think it is a wonderful name for … Continue reading →

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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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