Tag Archives: Faith

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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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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What Can We Learn from Martha and Mary?

Posted on July 29, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

There are some who use this story to lambaste Martha and praise Mary telling us to learn from Martha’s mistake and Mary’s example. I think that is overly simplistic. Both Martha and Mary were doing good things.  The situation, however,

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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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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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The Eighth Station – Weep for Your Children

Posted on June 5, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Eighth Station of the Cross – Jesus Speaks to the Women Not long ago

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Agua Potable – Agua Viva

Posted on February 26, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

People typically do not think much of water.  One of the great benefits of living in a western country is a seemingly endless supply of clean water to drink, bath in,

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Pie de la Cruz

Posted on February 20, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Pie de la Cruz – no, not an exotic dessert –

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