Tag Archives: holidays

The Church and the BCS

Posted on December 31, 2010 by David Nuottila

For so many people, the month of January sometimes brings what is often called the “post-holiday let down.”  Others may call it the “January swoon.”  In either case, the sentiment is the same.  The hustle and bustle of secular Christmas … Continue reading →

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This is Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by David Nuottila

  So this is Christmas, what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. (John Lennon)  I’ve actually heard that song by John Lennon several times this week.  As I listened to the words, I thought about … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel Shall Come to Thee

Posted on November 29, 2010 by David Nuottila

       The season of Advent is a wonderful time in terms of church music and hymnody.  The hymns of Advent speak to the expectation and anticipation of God’s long awaited Messiah.  We also get a small taste of Christmas as … Continue reading →

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Redemption Turkeys

Posted on November 25, 2010 by David Nuottila

When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus … 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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