Tag Archives: Love of God

Love your neighbor

Posted on June 20, 2018 by David Nuottila

Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:14–18 As John writes in his first epistle letter, “Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer.” Reading this passage, two things came to mind. First, is that love is the exact opposite of murder. When … Continue reading →

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Love at the core

Posted on June 13, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:1-18 Imagine holding in your hand a fresh bright red apple. There is not a single blemish on it; the apple is perfect and you can’t wait to take a bite. Sinking your teeth into the fruit, you suddenly … 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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To honor our parents

Posted on May 21, 2018 by David Nuottila

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 As God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, He did so inviting the children of … Continue reading →

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Respecting God’s name

Posted on May 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 Our names are precious to us; they identify not only who … Continue reading →

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The greatest love of all

Posted on May 15, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 I remember my first love. Her name was Thelma. She was very beautiful and she loved me also. We were best friends and we were committed to one another, and our relationship lasted a long while; from … Continue reading →

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The evidence of love

Posted on May 12, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 10:19-42 There is an old saying that suggests actions speak louder than words. When people say “I love you,” the evidence is not in their spoken words, but their acts of kindness. Absent of any display of affection or … 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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They will know by our love

Posted on May 7, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 As the old camp song says; they will know we are Christians by our love. Who will know? Why, those who have little use for the Church of Jesus Christ, that’s who. They will know we are … Continue reading →

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God answers prayer

Posted on May 6, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 15:9-17 We have heard it said many times before; I prayed but God has not answered my prayer. What is more likely is that following our prayer, we have not taken the time to wait for God’s response, or … Continue reading →

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