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Look to God

Therefore, if you were raised with Christ, look for the things that are above where Christ is sitting at God’s...
Rev. Beth Wartick
July 12, 2023
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Fireworks and Fireflies

Every Fourth of July, around 9pm, I go out to my backyard and lay down on my hammock to watch the show. In my...
Rev. Beth Wartick
July 5, 2023
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Heroes

“So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.” -Romans 14:19 Do you...
Rev. Beth Wartick
June 28, 2023
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The Power of Prayer

O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, who are enthroned above the cherubim, you are God, you alone, of all the kingdoms...
Rev. Beth Wartick
June 7, 2023
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Mosquito Wisdom

O Lord, how manifold are your works!    In wisdom you have made them all;    the earth is full of your...
Rev. Beth Wartick
May 31, 2023
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The Necessary New Thing

As I write this, it’s Tuesday evening, after the 2023 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly has drawn to an end....
Rev. Beth Wartick
May 17, 2023
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Every Flower of Springtime

Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. -Martin...
Rev. Beth Wartick
May 10, 2023
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Day by Day

Day by day, as [the believers] spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food...
Rev. Beth Wartick
April 26, 2023
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Clay Jars

For it is the God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of...
Rev. Beth Wartick
April 19, 2023
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Bread and Belonging

As the two disciples came near the village to which they were going, Jesus walked ahead as if he were going on. But...
Rev. Beth Wartick
April 12, 2023

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