Author Archives: David Nuottila

Wilderness people

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 Certainly this text is familiar to God’s people. As we read these words from the prophet … Continue reading

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Sharing faith

Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:19-20 In … Continue reading

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Our purpose and our goal

There is little doubt that as the Church reaches out people who have not heard the Good News of Christ Jesus, it depends on disciples of Christ who have passion for ministry and ability to speak with the power of … Continue reading

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Angry with God?

When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came towards them early in the morning, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48 In recent days, since the tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma, I have … Continue reading

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Stirring up faith

And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 On this Sunday of Pentecost, this day we celebrate God’s gift of the … Continue reading

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