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Author Archives: David Nuottila
Feed my sheep
Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I … Continue reading
While we wait
[Jesus said] “And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 Like most people, I don’t care much for waiting. When … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions
Tagged Apostles, Keep watch and pray, Prayer, religion, Spirituality, twelve apostles, Waiting, Waiting for Jesus
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Show Me
Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” John 20:27 Christians today have the same difficulty as did Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Believe in God, Believe in Jesus, Christianity, Doubting Thomas, faith, Jesus Christ, Resurrection of Jesus
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Being Sent
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 Following the crucifixion of Jesus, the remaining disciples were huddled together wondering what their next move might be. Could they get out … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism
Tagged Apostles, Bishops, Clergy, Ministry, Office of the Keys, Ordained Clergy, pastoral ministry, pastors, Teaching of Jesus
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The Tomb Is Empty
While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. Matthew 28:11 Sometimes seeing isn’t always believing; eyes have been known to play tricks. But when seeing … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Christ’s tomb, Christianity, Easter, Empty tomb, faith, Historical Jesus, Jesus, religion, Resurrection Jesus
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My Lutheran Roots 