How Jesus Handled Betrayal
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Jesus endured not only excruciating physical torment but also the pain of betrayal, false accusations, and loneliness near the end of His life on earth. How could Jesus continue to perceive God, His…
55 Cool Facts about People with Down Syndrome
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Did you know that March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day? Possibly not, but you probably do know that I am mom to Alyssa, who has Down syndrome. That’s why this week’s blog…
Saint Patrick–Hero of the Faith
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Leprechauns. Rainbows. Pots of gold. The color green. What does all this Irish lore have to do with Saint Patrick? In truth, not a lot. But Saint Patrick’s Day, the holiday of merrymaking…
Night to Shine
by Annie Yorty ©2022 An exquisite princess poses hand on hip in the shadows at the edge of the red carpet surveying a cheering crowd. She inhales a deep breath and holds it, waiting for her…
Find Certainty in Uncertainty
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I assume you, like me, grieve recent events in Ukraine. Every media I consume screams some new piece of information: bombs exploding, territory occupied, people fleeing, national treasures destroyed, death, nuclear threats.…