Tag Archives: Disciple

Follow the leader

Posted on March 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 16:21-28 I am sure most people have played “Follow the Leader.” It is a simple game, but it can become quite complicated if the leader heads in a direction the rest of the players do not want to go. … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on February 19, 2016 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:18-25 Discipline. Just the word itself seems intimidating enough without us having to talk about it. But discipline is what the season of Lent calls for, spiritual discipline is what so many Christians the world over hope to achieve. … Continue reading →

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Pray in secret

Posted on February 15, 2016 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:1-18 Today, high profile celebrity preachers entice us by saying God will reward our religious acts, especially if we openly demonstrate that we are righteous people. They have even written books in order to tell you how to earn … Continue reading →

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You are dust

Posted on February 10, 2016 by David Nuottila

Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 5:17-21 “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” These are the words of Ash Wednesday. They are the words said over us as we receive the ashes reminding us of our mortality. We are … Continue reading →

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