Author Archives: David Nuottila

Fishers of men

Posted on January 21, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 1:14-20 Have you ever noticed when fishing that none of the fish you catch come willingly? Whether throwing a net or casting a line with a rod and real, the fish you catch always try to get away. It … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on January 20, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 4:35-41 The storm was raging and the twelve were frantic. Jesus was sleeping in the back of the boat while the disciples felt that at any given moment, all could be lost. Finally, they called out to Jesus. How … Continue reading →

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Abundant life

Posted on January 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 10:1-10 A life of accumulation and consumption takes us away from God and from one another. Such a life often becomes lonely and isolated, with stored up treasures in barns rather than treasure stored in heaven. Soon we are … Continue reading →

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Calling sinners

Posted on January 18, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 2:13-22 This time of year, one thing is certain, no one wants to meet the tax collector. In Jesus’ day, tax collectors were considered scoundrels taking unfair advantage of those from whom they collected revenue. They were also despised, … Continue reading →

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A sure foundation

Posted on January 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 3:9-15 In order to build a structurally sound house, one must begin by laying a strong foundation. No matter the strength of your building materials, if the foundation isn’t sure and strong, it will buckle and the building … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on January 16, 2018 by David Nuottila

Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading →

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Vessels of Grace

Posted on January 15, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 2:1-11 The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine gives us a glimpse of God’s redeeming power. When we hear this account of one of Jesus’ first signs, we are drawn to the water itself, that which became wine. … Continue reading →

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Follow Jesus

Posted on January 14, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 3:7-19 As more people heard Jesus’ teaching, the crowds following him quickly grew larger. Within these crowds were people with great need. There were also people who were curious, and still others who questioned Jesus’ authority. Of these followers, … Continue reading →

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The Word was God

Posted on January 13, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 1:1-18 As John so aptly puts it, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” There has never been a time when the … Continue reading →

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Seeking things above

Posted on January 11, 2018 by David Nuottila

Isaiah 55:3-9; Colossians 3:1-17; John 14:6-14 The past few days have brought with them plenty of sunshine. Have you ever noticed how sunny days lift peoples’ spirits? Smiles seem more prevalent and people more cheerful, especially when the sunshine is … Continue reading →

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