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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Jan 242 min read
Authority and Teaching
“Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Jan 172 min read
What Do You Turn Toward?
“Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Jan 102 min read
Cultivating Curiosity Over Certainty
“Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Jan 32 min read
Seeking the Light
“Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Liminal Space
“There is no rose of such vertu as is the rose that bare Jesu. Alleluia, alleluia. For in this rose conteinèd was heaven and earth in...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Testifying to the Light
“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him....
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Preparing the Way of the Lord
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Advent Wakefulness
“Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Nov 22, 20231 min read
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
God of Creation and Abundance, Help us in the midst of a world filled with so many worries to turn our gaze toward you; Fill us with the...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Nov 15, 20232 min read
The Gift of Scripture
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Nov 8, 20232 min read
How Do You Fill Your Lamp?
Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Oct 31, 20233 min read
All Saints' Day
“Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Praying for Peace
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7 It was...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Oct 4, 20232 min read
God's Longing for Us
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Spiritual Wellness
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Sep 12, 20232 min read
The Danger of Keeping Score
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Faith is a Team Sport
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Stumbling Blocks Along the Way
“But Jesus turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine...
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The Rev. Beth Knowlton
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Who Do You Need God to Be For You Today?
“Jesus said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” From...
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The Rev. Ann Fraser
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Walking on Water
When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against...
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