Tag Archives: Spirituality

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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Jesus said “Go”

Posted on June 9, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 28:16-20 When we hear our Lord give the Great Commission, we understand finally that our response to Christ’s resurrection is to go into the world and tell others the good news of God’s salvation. Most Christians can quote this … Continue reading →

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Take heart

Posted on June 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 14:23-33 At night, things are supposed to be peaceful and quiet. At the end of the day when we have settled in we look forward to rest. It’s time to sleep but, suddenly, something goes “bump.” Day or night, … Continue reading →

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Do not steal

Posted on May 27, 2018 by David Nuottila

You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 Nearly everyone knows and understands that taking another person’s property without permission is wrong. We simply shouldn’t take something that doesn’t belong to us, or use something that belongs to another without permission. But … 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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Remember the Sabbath Day

Posted on May 20, 2018 by David Nuottila

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Exodus 20:8-10 People today are so busy and distracted that … Continue reading →

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God of deliverance

Posted on May 18, 2018 by David Nuottila

And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 Hear these … Continue reading →

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Forgiving and forgetting

Posted on May 14, 2018 by David Nuottila

Hebrews 10:12-18, Matthew 18:21-34 Does forgiving mean forgetting? How difficult is it to truly forgive someone an offense against you if you are not willing to forget it? As the situation remains stuck in the far reaches of your memory, … Continue reading →

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Have faith

Posted on May 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 7:24-30 Do you have enough faith, enough faith to pray even when it seems God is not listening? It is not always easy to maintain faithfulness, especially when it seems God is silent to our pleas for help. The … 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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