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Christmas Caroling

The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,    and their tongues speak justice.The teaching of their God is in their...
Rev. Beth Wartick
December 14, 2022
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We Want to See Jesus

Some Greeks were among those who had come up to worship at the festival [of Passover].  They came to Philip, who...
Rev. Beth Wartick
December 7, 2022
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Why Advent?

Once, in my home, there was a disagreement about when to begin listening to Christmas music. The Christmas...
Rev. Beth Wartick
November 30, 2022
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Healing and Harmony

I had planned to write a reflection on gratitude for Thanksgiving this week. It’s a short week, with a lot going...
Rev. Beth Wartick
November 23, 2022
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Watch for Ice

Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.-Hebrews 2:1 It...
Rev. Beth Wartick
November 16, 2022
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Let Your Heart Take Courage

I take refuge in you, Lord.    Please never let me be put to shame.        Rescue me by your righteousness!Listen...
Rev. Beth Wartick
November 9, 2022
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If You're Looking For a Sign, This is It.

Israel, listen! Our God is the Lord! Only the Lord! Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your being, and...
Rev. Beth Wartick
November 2, 2022
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Vocation

It is almost Reformation Sunday. We’ll deck the sanctuary out in red, sing “A Mighty Fortress,” and celebrate with...
Rev. Beth Wartick
October 26, 2022
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Why Forgiveness?

Jesus breathed on the disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are...
Rev. Beth Wartick
September 21, 2022
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Careless Fruit

Jesus said, “Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for the tree...
Rev. Beth Wartick
August 24, 2022

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