God's purpose
Perceiving God's purpose
Use Your Privilege
by Annie Yorty As a parent, I gave special privileges to my children when they proved themselves ready to use them responsibly. As a child of God, you have privilege. He wants you to enjoy and use…
Pass the Torch
by Annie Yorty This weekend on Mother’s Day, we pause to honor special women in our lives. Many people have the privilege of receiving a godly heritage from mothers and grandmothers who follow(ed) Jesus. Others may be…
A Taste of Heaven
by Annie Yorty Jesus warned His disciples—and us—this world will be full of troubles. I’m sure you’ve experienced enough of life to know this truth firsthand. In the middle of chaos, we long for a taste of…
Stand Up Under Rejection
by Annie Yorty As a young Christian, I sometimes told friends the little bit of biblical truth I had acquired. Often, their response was unenthusiastic. Sometimes they mocked me for believing so-called fairy tales. My first dose…
World Down Syndrome Day
by Annie Yorty March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Across the world, we celebrate individuals who are blessed with three copies of the twenty-first chromosome rather than the typical two, including my daughter, Alyssa. To honor…
