Tag Archives: Spirituality

What do you say?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 1:19-28 There is a buzzword getting plenty of attention in churches. Discipleship. Churches across the Christian spectrum seem to be on fire for discipleship. In Matthew’s gospel, we hear Jesus’ words “Go make disciples.” And so we go. Some … Continue reading →

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To fulfill righteousness

Posted on January 13, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 3:13-17 As the crowds gathered along the banks of the Jordan River, Jesus took his place among them. He stood shoulder to shoulder among sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, adulterers, liars and thieves. All of had come to John to … Continue reading →

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Through the faith of others

Posted on January 12, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 9:1-8 He could not walk; he could not approach Jesus on his own. Friends brought him into Jesus’ presence. They carried him. They did this in order that he may be healed, restored, brought back to fullness. The paralytic … Continue reading →

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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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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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The Greatest Gift

Posted on January 2, 2020 by David Nuottila

Ephesians 4:1-16 On the ninth day of Christmas (January 2), my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing. So goes the song of giftedness for the twelve days of Christmas. If we add up all the gifts given according … 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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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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