Posts from November 2025

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Second Sunday In Advent

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Imminent Arrival of the Judge The judge is an important person. You stand when he enters the courtroom. What he says must be obeyed. If you are the one on trial, his determinations make a big difference in how your life will continue. You might be quite nervous if the judge […]

First Sunday in Advent

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Imminent Arrival of the King The king is an important person. His arrival at our place can mean something quite different to us depending on our relationship with him. We might fear his arrival if we expect him to punish us. We might welcome his arrival if we expect him to […]

Last Sunday of the Church Year

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Scripture / Anticipation The Church has marked the passing of yet another Church Year, waiting for its Lord to return. How long will we have to wait and watch for Jesus to return? We do not know. Jesus said he would return soon. However, the definition of “soon” for the One […]

Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Judgment / Peace If you were making a list of things that might make society more peaceful, would you include “more judgment”? Likely not. Many people assume that judgement leads to conflict, not peace. However, a lack of judgment is a luxury many cannot afford. Our world is full of victims […]

Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Resurrection / Hope People think of “hope” as being an optimistic desire. “I hope it doesn’t rain this weekend” simply means that is what you want to happen. Your hope doesn’t mean that will happen. It might pour all weekend. Yet, that is the best the world can offer—an uncertain enthusiasm, […]