Prepare for Christ’s Coming
by Annie Yorty ©2021 In this second week of Advent, we find another contrast early in the book of Matthew that gives us a clue about how to properly prepare for Christ’s coming. But first, a true…
Anticipate Christ’s Coming
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Anticipation—the hope of something to come. Even before Thanksgiving, everything in our consumer-driven world screams, “Christmas is coming!” Who among us doesn’t feel the pressure to get ready? In this first blog of…
Give Thanks for God’s Purpose
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” In this final week of Thanksgiving, let’s explore how…
Give Thanks for God’s Provision
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Karla, an old friend, recently told me something she heard that really stuck. Her pastor said we should have just one day of the year for being ungrateful and 364 days of thanksgiving…
Give Thanks for God’s Presence
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Emmanuel—the name of Jesus identified in the opening chapter of Matthew. The promise of God with us. A simple promise, yet so significant. In this Thanksgiving blog, let’s consider how we can better…
