Category Archives: Bible Study

The Holy Innocents – The Other Side of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2010 by David Nuottila

This time of year there is no shortage of peaceful images.  The sights and sounds of Christmas are embedded in our hearts and minds.  More than any other time of year, the world strives to find certainty and security at … Continue reading →

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Give Us this Bread Always

Posted on November 24, 2010 by David Nuottila

Being that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I like most people, can recall many fond memories from Thanksgivings past.  They play in my mind like film loops running in succession, over and over again.  And on a quiet morning such as this … Continue reading →

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Does Changing the Name Protect the Innocent?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by David Nuottila

In the age political correctness and inclusivity, there seems to be a bulls-eye painted on the back of the church when it comes to traditional language used to express the Christian faith.  Gone are the days when pronouns could be … Continue reading →

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Three Questions…Three Answers

Posted on August 31, 2010 by David Nuottila

I read with great pause and concern an article written by former ELCA Presiding Bishop Herbert Chilstrom.  It is an article addressed to pastors, congregations and other individuals asking them why they are leaving the ELCA.  The issue of most … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Theology

Posted on February 11, 2010 by David Nuottila

The CWA 2009 set the tone for a ground swell of debate as congregations and synods try to discern the path each will follow.  Last weekend here in South Carolina our synod took part in what our bishop called “A … Continue reading →

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