Tag Archives: Christianity

Blessed

Posted on February 3, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in Spirit. Blessed are those who mourn. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds … Continue reading →

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Praise the Lord

Posted on February 2, 2020 by David Nuottila

Psalm 150:1-6 It is indeed right and salutary that we should, at all times and in all places, offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, Holy Father, through Christ our Lord. And so begins the preface to celebrating the … Continue reading →

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Rich or poor

Posted on January 30, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-31 I know a woman who does not have much to live on, but she would be offended if I said she was poor. Eleanor does not consider herself to be one of the poor ones. Yes, she has … Continue reading →

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A new day

Posted on January 29, 2020 by David Nuottila

Psalm 118, Zephaniah 3:14-20 With each sunrise comes the hope that today will be better than tomorrow. The problems of yesterday are in the past, they are but memories now. Today is a new day, a chance to start again, … Continue reading →

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Like father, like son

Posted on January 28, 2020 by David Nuottila

Romans 6:1-11, John 8:33-47 When asked, many little boys will say, “When I grow up I want to be just like my father.” Certainly, any father would be honored to hear this statement from his son, especially if he were … Continue reading →

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Name the demon

Posted on January 27, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 5:1-20 Name the demon. That is how it is said one might take control and finally conquer that which hinders life. So many people suffer from addictions, disorders and irrational fears yet, it seems they are powerless when it … Continue reading →

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Disciples follow

Posted on January 26, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:17-22 What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading →

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Disciples have fellowship

Posted on January 25, 2020 by David Nuottila

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16 An old familiar story is told of a man who separated himself from his church. After a while, the pastor paid him a visit. They sat by the fire but didn’t speak. Shortly after sitting down, … Continue reading →

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Disciples give

Posted on January 24, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-27, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The rich man walked away dejected. He had many possessions, or did he? Who can really say that the things within their grasp are truly their possessions? Are not all things from God? Certainly all … Continue reading →

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Disciples witness

Posted on January 23, 2020 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 “Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” With this statement, or one similar, the apostle Paul opens his epistle letters through which he builds up the faith of the early … Continue reading →

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