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Holy Week – Witnessing the Passion of Christ

Posted on March 28, 2010 by David Nuottila

In one of his sermons, the Rev. Richard J. Fairchild says that “When you look at the events from Palm Sunday to Good Friday it’s almost like one of those “Good news and Bad news” jokes.”  The good news is … Continue reading →

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A Holy Marathon

Posted on March 26, 2010 by David Nuottila

Not that the season of Lent is uneventful, but the real marathon began in earnest a couple of days ago. With Palm Sunday next on the schedule, Holy Week is less than 48 hours from beginning.  This means several things … 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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Brrrr! It’s Cold!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Nuottila

In reply [John the Baptist] said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke 3:11 Brrrr!  It’s cold! Just looking out my office window it is easy … Continue reading →

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Epiphany: The Season of Light

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Nuottila

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to wonder about the good things of God, and what kinds of things we will do in his name.  Certainly the celebration of Christ’s nativity, the song of Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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