Posts from August 2026

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Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Cross Comes Before Crown Some churches teach that if a person follows God, God responds by granting prosperity and peace, as would only be expected. Today we see how that is nonsense. The Bible explains that if we are part of the Church of God, we will have bear crosses. Believers […]

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: The Son of Man Is God Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” It’s the most important question in the world, and it is a question every human being must answer. The expected answer may be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought he was John the Baptist. Some thought […]

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: The Church Is for All People “All are welcome!” Is that true at our church? Or is church meant only for people of the right heritage who behave the right way, “good church folk”? Is it conceivable that a stranger could walk into church unexpectedly and for some reason you would […]

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

by Jo Witt

Theme of the Day: Christians Answer Doubt with Faith Wherever faith clings to the promises of God, doubt is always lingering. Doubt asks the serpent’s garden question, “Did God really say?” People doubt God’s care, God’s promises, or God’s providence. The answer to doubt is not found in loud, dramatic demonstrations. The true answer to […]