God's Presence
Perceiving God's presence
Jesus our Lighthouse
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I bet you didn’t know August seventh is National Lighthouse Day. In 1989, Congress approved an act for the support of lighthouses, recognizing and preserving the proud history of these structures as beacons…
Going in Circles
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Have you ever found yourself going in circles? Directionally challenged. That’s what we would affectionately call my mom. I recall taking a rare road trip from Pennsylvania to Ohio as a teen to…
How to Respond to Loneliness
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Betrayal, false accusations, and loneliness—every human must bear these unavoidable, heartbreaking burdens. Jesus, living in a fully human condition, was no exception. But Jesus is also fully God. That’s why, in the final…
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…
Make a Way for Christ’s Coming
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Advent is the time of year when we focus on the coming of Christ. This month we have considered how to Anticipate Christ’s Coming (Advent Part 1) and how to Prepare for Christ’s…
