Ready for Christmas
December 19, 2024Ready for Christmas by Annie Yorty With only six days to go until the big day, we often ask one another, “Are you ready for Christmas?” The conversation usually revolves around the to-do list—shopping, food prep, cleaning, travel plans, and plenty of other activities. Distractions at Christmas I confess all these activities occupy a good bit of my time these days. I’m expecting out-of-town guests to stay with us over Christmas. We’ll host a gathering on New Year’s Eve. I’m planning meals and preparing accommodations. Though I take precautions, getting ready for Christmas sometimes clouds my view of the Person…
Does Anyone See?
by Annie Yorty Have you ever felt unnoticed as you quietly served the Lord? Service to God often takes place behind the scenes. And some of our spiritual labor occurs on the inside, deep in the recesses…
Gratitude and Giving
by Annie Yorty Have you noticed how gratitude and giving go hand in hand? When we’re thankful for God and His provision to us, we want to offer a gift back to Him. A November Tradition of…
How to Calm Fear in a Political Season
by Annie Yorty Everywhere we turn, we hear and read about awful predictions if this or that person is elected in November. People are anxious about what might happen to our country in the future. How can…
The Power of an Invitation
by Annie Yorty Have you ever received an invitation that changed your life? Keep reading to learn about the power of an invitation you can accept. A Radical Invitation “I’m putting together a team to go to…
Brace Yourself to Stand Firm
by Annie Yorty God wants our faith to become strong and immovable so we won’t falter in times of trouble. In His Word, find strategies to brace yourself to stand firm. A Monster Storm A few months…
