Tag Archives: Church

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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Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by David Nuottila

By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 (NRSV) As we enter this season … Continue reading →

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Shrove Tuesday

Posted on February 21, 2012 by David Nuottila

Many of us have come to know today as Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent. Shove Tuesday has long been a favorite church tradition of mine, mostly because the resulting pancake supper. Mardi-Gras in New Orleans has its … Continue reading →

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If you choose, you can make me clean…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by David Nuottila

February 12, 2012 6th Sunday after the Epiphany Union Lutheran Church – Salisbury, NC Mark 1: 40-45 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. There’s a little cute little story that has been … Continue reading →

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