Category Archives: Faith

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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Living Water

Posted on January 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Exodus 17:1-7; Colossians 1:15-23; John 7:37-52 While on a mission trip to the city of Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, I was made acutely aware of the importance of having plenty of fresh drinking water. The air is … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness

Posted on January 1, 2018 by David Nuottila

Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12; Revelation 19:11-16; Matthew 1:18-25 Happy new year! Today is a day the world looks forward with optimism, perhaps with rose-colored glasses, imagining a better year ahead. Have you made a resolution? Some will resolve to lose weight, … Continue reading →

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The sweetness of grace

Posted on April 11, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Imagine being on a tropical island, the ocean breeze gently blowing as you dine on the deck of a seaside restaurant. It’s evening, the stars fill the sky and sweet strains of island music fill the air. … Continue reading →

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The upper room

Posted on March 24, 2016 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If we were in the upper room the night Jesus was handed over, we would have been in the same boat as the apostles. There is no way they could have imagined the unfolding of … Continue reading →

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By what authority?

Posted on March 22, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading →

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Welcome to God’s table

Posted on March 13, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Three young men, boys really, but mature for their age. These three each expressed a desire to know more about the Sacrament of the Altar, although that is not what they called it. They wanted to know … Continue reading →

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