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 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…
Give Thanks for Who God Is
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Have you noticed how we often overlook the Thanksgiving holiday in anticipation of Christmas? Trying to get a jump on the Christmas to-do list, we may forget to pause and give thanks for…
How to Respond When Life Gets Crappy
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Sorry about the crude title, but I must be real. On top of a mountain of other . . . well . . . stuff, my brand-new toilet leaked on my brand-new floor.…
