Tag Archives: Faith

Facing the Wind

Posted on January 16, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Most people who are facing as strong of a headwind as the man of this statue would turn around, quit, go inside and wait, or do just about anything but keep walking into the wind.  Not having to face the … Continue reading →

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I Want a Better Prayer Life

Posted on November 27, 2016 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I want a better prayer life.  The first response to such a statement (at least among people of faith) is frequently, “Don’t we all.”  This desire for better prayer lives is

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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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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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The Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Today is a “Feast Day” – It is the Feast of the Holy Innocents The Holy Innocents are the first Christian Martyrs – the young male children of Bethlehem killed by order of Herod in his fear of losing his … Continue reading →

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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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For Adults But Not Adult Only

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

 I recently read “Anglicanism is Christianity for Adults.” (citation below)  I found that comment to be a touch snarky at first (even though I appreciated it). Then I found it off-putting – what about kids? Is this why the Church … Continue reading →

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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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Raising God Fans

Posted on September 8, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

God Fans on their Way Out of Church –  It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion It is Sunday and all across America Sport Fan families will gather together in front of televisions and in stadiums to watch … Continue reading →

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