Posts from January 2026

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Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Jesus Calls You Blessed You may not feel blessed when you are hungry or insulted or mourning the death of a loved one. You may not be in the mood to boast when you feel foolish, weak, or lowly. But knowing your difficulties, Jesus still chose you to be his own. […]

Third Sunday After Epiphany & Mission Festival

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Jesus Is The Light The prophet Isaiah vividly described humanity as “people walking in darkness.” Then he foretold that a light would shine on them. Enveloped by sin, suffering, and death, we find our minds and hearts clouded. But Jesus is revealed as the promised light. He shines his light by […]

Second Sunday After Epiphany

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Jesus Is The Lamb Of God For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over, a substitute shed its blood to earn forgiveness. Then Jesus appeared, the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world. He died as the substitute for sinful mankind. Connected […]

First Sunday After Epiphany

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Jesus Is The Christ, The Anointed One “Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing: “The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring liquid over the head of someone to signify selection […]