Author Archives: David Nuottila

Sticks and stones

Posted on May 28, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 7:1-5, Exodus 20:16. All too often, the words we use harm others. When we engage in gossip or innuendo, it often comes at another’s expense. It is no simple task to undo the harm that results. The sad truth … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Sticks and stones

Do not steal

Posted on May 27, 2018 by David Nuottila

You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 Nearly everyone knows and understands that taking another person’s property without permission is wrong. We simply shouldn’t take something that doesn’t belong to us, or use something that belongs to another without permission. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Do not steal

Fidelity in marriage

Posted on May 26, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 19:1-8 “You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 God is the source of many wonderful blessings, not the least of which is the blessing of marriage. In marriage, a husband and wife express their love and desire for one … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Fidelity in marriage

Protecting our neighbor

Posted on May 25, 2018 by David Nuottila

“You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 The commandment against murder is one that most people feel they have kept but this is far from the truth. Believe it or not, in the biblical sense, we have all committed murder at … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Protecting our neighbor

To honor our parents

Posted on May 21, 2018 by David Nuottila

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 As God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, He did so inviting the children of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on To honor our parents

Remember the Sabbath Day

Posted on May 20, 2018 by David Nuottila

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Exodus 20:8-10 People today are so busy and distracted that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Remember the Sabbath Day

Respecting God’s name

Posted on May 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 Our names are precious to us; they identify not only who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Respecting God’s name

God of deliverance

Posted on May 18, 2018 by David Nuottila

And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 Hear these … Continue reading →

Posted in Ten Commandments, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on God of deliverance

Being a servant of all

Posted on May 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Look out for number one. First come, first served. I need my space. The world practically begs us to always consider “Me first.” Inward focus is the order of the day, thus we become stars of our own … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Being a servant of all

The greatest love of all

Posted on May 15, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 I remember my first love. Her name was Thelma. She was very beautiful and she loved me also. We were best friends and we were committed to one another, and our relationship lasted a long while; from … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The greatest love of all