Tag Archives: Grace

Word of truth

Posted on March 11, 2019 by David Nuottila

Genesis 3:1-15 The serpent was more crafty than any other beast. From the very beginning of this lesson we are made aware that something is going to happen, and it isn’t going to be good. The devil is out to … Continue reading →

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At the Feet of Jesus

Posted on March 9, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 7:36-50 What makes you long to be near Jesus? Do you desire this nearness when you are ashamed of your sins, or when you feel isolation and loneliness? How about when you feel angry at someone, or you feel … Continue reading →

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He will love you

Posted on March 8, 2019 by David Nuottila

Deuteronomy 7:12-13 Oh, that we would be obedient to the will of God. Oh, that we could keep his commandments and live a life free of sin. Yet, even as Adam and Eve gave into temptation and ate of the … Continue reading →

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A Cry for Mercy

Posted on March 7, 2019 by David Nuottila

It often seems it takes a crisis before we are willing to consider the notion that our desires do not match God’s desires. As we consider the times we have failed to love God and one another, we must realize … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Forty Days of Lent

Posted on March 6, 2019 by David Nuottila

“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 reminded that we are … Continue reading →

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God loves you

Posted on June 12, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 John 3:1-11 “God loves you just the way you are.” On the surface, this statement has an element of truth. God loves you. But simply thinking God loves you just the way you are does not tell the whole … Continue reading →

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Power of prayer

Posted on May 11, 2018 by David Nuottila

James 5:13-18 Most Christians, at one time or another, have asked someone to pray for them. There is little doubt that as you read this, you also remember a time when you asked someone to pray for you. Praying for … Continue reading →

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Have faith

Posted on May 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 7:24-30 Do you have enough faith, enough faith to pray even when it seems God is not listening? It is not always easy to maintain faithfulness, especially when it seems God is silent to our pleas for help. The … Continue reading →

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Sin no more

Posted on May 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 7:53-8:11 “Go and sin no more.” Did Jesus really say that to the woman standing before him? Did he expect that she was able to live such a life? Remember, she was just brought to Jesus by a group … Continue reading →

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For the sake of sinners

Posted on May 3, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 9:9-17 Once, I met a man named Greg. Greg was homeless. He was one whom society overlooked or avoided. Still, Greg was a member of our community, a person created by God, a sinner in need of redemption. Who … Continue reading →

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