Tag Archives: Prayer

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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No Partiality

Posted on January 19, 2016 by David Nuottila

Acts 10:34-48 The young man sitting next to me in the airport seemed awfully worried. His face reflected the weight of his worry. After some time, I broke the ice. “How are you doing?” I asked him. I could not … Continue reading →

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Consider Jesus

Posted on December 31, 2015 by David Nuottila

John 2:13-22, Hebrews 3:1-11 Everyone has at least one bad habit, one particular vice that keeps us from getting the proper amount of rest, nutrition, or exercise. Left unchecked, such habits can lead us along a path of poor health, … Continue reading →

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Pray and Believe

Posted on July 16, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:12-25, 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, Lamentations 1:1-2, 6-12 We don’t have to look far to see the fading glory of a once great city. Many cities once boasted of extraordinary things, yet fell into ruin. In their glory days, citizens … Continue reading →

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