Monthly Archives: January 2010

Shades of Haiti

Posted on January 15, 2010 by David Nuottila

Years ago, when I was in the navy, I looked forward to visiting different countries and experiencing other cultures.  The first ship I was assigned to, U.S.S. Davis DD937, was just completing an extended overhaul and the crew was preparing … Continue reading →

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Imagine That

Posted on January 14, 2010 by David Nuottila

A friend, who belongs to a congregation that has a pastoral vacancy, asked if I could pay a visit to one of their members who is in the hospital.  The man whom I’ll call Jerry, is well into his “golden … Continue reading →

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Brrrr! It’s Cold!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Nuottila

In reply [John the Baptist] said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke 3:11 Brrrr!  It’s cold! Just looking out my office window it is easy … Continue reading →

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Epiphany: The Season of Light

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Nuottila

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to wonder about the good things of God, and what kinds of things we will do in his name.  Certainly the celebration of Christ’s nativity, the song of Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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The Gospel of Inclusion

Posted on January 4, 2010 by David Nuottila

In recent months, one phrase has popped up in several conversations; the “gospel of inclusion.”  With discussions within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America revolving around human sexuality and the ministry policy changes of CWA 2009, inclusion has been one … Continue reading →

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