The Golden Age
February 27, 2025by Annie Yorty “The golden age of America begins right now.” President Trump made this sweeping declaration during his inaugural address on January 20, 2025. He went on to paint a picture of “a nation that is proud, prosperous and free,” and said, “The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation.” A Golden Age for America? A golden age refers to a time when a particular art, activity, or country is at its peak. Sometimes the peak is only recognized in retrospect, after a decline has begun. Some dictionaries describe the prosperity or happiness of a golden…
Looking for Love
by Annie Yorty I recently read that over 100 million songs have been recorded about looking for love. Wow! So many have poured out their hearts on every facet of the subject, yet the spigot of sentiment…
Wholehearted in 2025
by Annie Yorty As I contemplate and pray over the new year, a theme surfaces. Wholehearted. What can God produce through me if I offer an undivided heart to Him? Waning Passion At first, my daughter loved…
A New Beginning
by Annie Yorty The first day of January feels like opening a new book. A story will unfold little by little over the next 365 days. A new year represents a new beginning. Some books begin with…
Ready for Christmas
Ready 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,…
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…
