Author Archives: David Nuottila

God’s children and divorce

Posted on January 14, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:1-16 On the surface, the text before us today has a strong message concerning divorce. Even in the first century, marriages failed due to infidelity or a host of other issues. The sad truth is, even when people love … Continue reading →

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Who is greatest?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Look out of number one. First come, first served. I need my space. These are just a few attitudes so prevalent today. When it comes to heading out each day, society practically begs us to always consider “Me … Continue reading →

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Listen to him

Posted on January 12, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:2-10 How often do we hear the words of Jesus, yet fail to listen to him? How many times are we engaged in the struggles and pitfalls of earthly life, and forget that Jesus showed us the way? In … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say Jesus is? If you took a piece of paper and a pencil to write down an answer, what would you write? Most certainly, many would write down the word Messiah. Others would write the … Continue reading →

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Having enough faith

Posted on January 10, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 7:24-30 Do you have enough faith? Do you have 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 … Continue reading →

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