Tag Archives: Jesus

Disciples serve

Posted on January 22, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-17 It goes without saying, in many times and in many ways, we love to be served. There are many instances each day when we are being served by another. In stores, restaurants, schools and many other places, we … Continue reading →

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Disciples pray

Posted on January 20, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:5-15 As our Lord Jesus teaches his disciple to pray, notice he does not say “if you pray” but “when you pray.” God commands his children to pray. God wants us to be in relationship with him, expressing our … Continue reading →

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Salt and light

Posted on January 18, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 5:11-16 “Salt and light;” that is what Jesus says about you. “You are the salt of the earth and light for the world.” Think about it for a minute. Because of God’s love for his people, and his redeeming … 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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Great deception

Posted on April 25, 2019 by David Nuottila

Matthew 28:11-15 From Galileo to Columbus, the world has had difficulty accepting things that challenge long held belief. The earth is the center of the solar system and the world is flat. When challenged, these long held truths found support … Continue reading →

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The second day of the week

Posted on April 23, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 24:36-53 The Easter narrative makes us fully aware of what happened on the first day of the week. Women went to Jesus’ tomb and found he was not dead; he was raised. The news spread throughout that first day … 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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Servant of All

Posted on April 8, 2019 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-41 What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question that we all faced at one time or another. Some probably wanted to be doctors or nurses. Some perhaps wanted to be a professional athlete. … Continue reading →

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Focus on life in Christ

Posted on April 5, 2019 by David Nuottila

Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17-4:1 Lent is that time for us to take a serious look at how we live. Do our values reflect the teaching of Jesus, or are they more reflective of a world turned inward upon itself? Our … Continue reading →

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