God's Presence
Perceiving God's presence
God Sings Over You
by Annie Yorty How do you view birthdays? Do you look forward to the attention and gifts? Or do you feel slightly awkward at the fuss made over you? Have you ever wondered what God sings over…
When Pain Won’t Go Away
by Annie Yorty Have you ever accidentally touched a hot stove? Almost before your brain can fully register the wound, you yank your hand off the burner. Humans naturally avoid pain. But what about when pain won’t…
Be Bold
by Annie Yorty I’ve noticed an interesting inverse correlation in today’s culture. Self-promotion—the expression of one’s characteristics, opinions, or activities—has rocketed off the charts while truth-promotion has plummeted. We have grown timid in our role as image-bearers…
Grace and Peace Multiplied
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I recently read that a huge majority of Americans feel overwhelmed by stress. The multiplication of troubles—chaos spreading across the world, economic pressure, political vitriol, social upheavals, and personal crises—subtracts grace and peace…
Friendship with God
by Annie Yorty ©2022 If you’re a parent, or if you were ever a kid, then you know how friendship ups and downs impact thinking, mood, and even emotional well-being. Adults, too, experience instability in friendships. Can…