Posts from October 2025

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All Saints’ Day (Observed)

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Sainthood / Stamina God grants the status of “saint” (which means “holy one”) to every believer. It might appear that status is of little practical value. If you achieve the status “billionaire” or “celebrity” or “senator” your life is going to be vastly different than most other people, most likely better. […]

The Festival of the Reformation

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Truth / Freedom Many people believe that freedom means being able to do whatever you want. Jesus teaches that is absolutely false. “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31,32). Jesus says that […]

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Promises / Prayer Disciples of Jesus need to learn how to pray. And learning to pray is not like many of the other things we learn to do in our lives. Once we know how to write our name, tie our shoes, or ride a bike, the learning is done. There […]

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Generosity / Gratitude Gratitude is the appreciation we feel when someone does something kind to us or for us. There are two factors that effect the intensity of gratitude. First, there is the deservedness factor. Say you do a favor for your neighbor. A month later, your neighbor does a favor […]