Author Archives: David Nuottila

Silent Conversation

Posted on March 2, 2012 by David Nuottila

People who know me well may think the following is a miracle of sorts.  It is nearly noon and I just realized that I have not spoken one word.  Not one single syllable, none.  Several thoughts raced through my mind … Continue reading →

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Finding Stillness

Posted on February 29, 2012 by David Nuottila

Psalm 46 tells us to be still and know that God is God, but when you are swamped with work, how can one find stillness? Lately, things just seem to be go, go, go.  There hasn’t been much time to … Continue reading →

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It Takes Discipline

Posted on February 28, 2012 by David Nuottila

Discipline.  Just the word itself seems intimidating enough without us having to talk about it.  But spiritual discipline is what the season of Lent calls for, and it is what Christians the world over hope to achieve.  Through the disciplines … Continue reading →

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Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Nuottila

Every now and then I mention that I love reading books by Henri J.M. Nouwen.  Nouwen, a spiritual leader of the church, was someone who embodied the loving spirit of Christ in all of his actions and deeds.  One of … Continue reading →

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pray to your father in secret…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 [Jesus said] “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.  So whenever you give alms, do not sound a … Continue reading →

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