Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Searching for Jesus

Posted on January 9, 2020 by David Nuottila

Luke 2:41-52 It is a scenario that every parent dreads, their child has gone missing. Panic and worry are only relieved once the child is located safe and sound. And so it was for Mary and Joseph when they discovered … Continue reading →

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Re-presenting Christ

Posted on January 6, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 2_1-12 Consider the Magi. Their trip was long and difficult. No doubt there were many perils along the way; however, nothing deterred them from reaching their final destination. When they arrived, they presented the child Jesus with their precious … Continue reading →

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Sharing the gift

Posted on January 5, 2020 by David Nuottila

Luke 2:22-40 As today begins, Christians find themselves at the intersection of life in the world and life as God’s beloved people. For the world, it is simply another day following a busy holiday season. Yet, for those who know … Continue reading →

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Light for the world

Posted on January 4, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 9:1-12 When you experience sudden darkness, it takes time for your eyes to adjust. If you attempt to find your way without allowing your eyes to catch up to the lack of light, you might stumble. With sudden darkness … Continue reading →

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Changed for the better

Posted on January 3, 2020 by David Nuottila

Ephesians 4:17-32 The more things change, the more they stay the same. Dig into the meaning of this familiar phrase and one will find the frustration of something needing improvement, something that ought to be made better. In that struggle, … Continue reading →

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Faithful and True

Posted on January 1, 2020 by David Nuottila

Revelation 19:11-16 If you were asked to describe Jesus how would you? What physical attributes could you mention? John takes up the task in the nineteenth chapter of Revelation. I would imagine, however, that our descriptions of Jesus would likely … Continue reading →

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Walking with Christ

Posted on April 22, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 24:13-35 It’s a long walk down the road to uncertainty, a long dark walk. Turning points are few, and often misunderstood. That’s the road Cleopas and his companion were navigating. That might be wishful thinking. When you’re lost, you’re … Continue reading →

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Were you there?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 24:1-12 Were you there? No doubt many sang this beloved hymn on Good Friday. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Of course, you were. Though not physically, your sin, my sin, our sin was there. It is … Continue reading →

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Keeping vigil

Posted on April 20, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 23:50-56 What do you do when you feel all hope is lost? When dreams are crushed we are devastated. When we lose someone who is dear, we grieve. When all of this comes at once, there is no direction … Continue reading →

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Father, forgive them

Posted on April 19, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 23:33-46 I am looking at you Jesus, staring actually, and I have to get something off my chest. I know why you are hanging there on that cross. It’s because of me. You taught me the way of God’s … Continue reading →

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