Fear of God
by Annie Yorty At Easter, we celebrate the extreme, but necessary, measures Jesus took to remove the penalty of sin from us. The blood He shed on the cross paid the penalty for every sin we commit.…
The Crossfire of Sin
by Annie Yorty Many of us avoid conflict. But sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the middle of a battle we didn’t initiate. Where’s God when we’re caught in the crossfire of sin? A Fierce Battle As…
A Better Love for Mother’s Day
by Annie Yorty As Mother’s Day approaches, we pause to honor the women in our lives who have sacrificed much to raise and nurture us to become the people we are today. Who can administer a better…
Holly—Symbol of Christmas
by Annie Yorty Holly—we use its boughs to deck the halls in preparation for Christmas festivities. At least that’s what the song says. Fa la la la la, la la la la. The glossy evergreen leaves complement…
Saint Patrick–Hero of the Faith
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Leprechauns. Rainbows. Pots of gold. The color green. What does all this Irish lore have to do with Saint Patrick? In truth, not a lot. But Saint Patrick’s Day, the holiday of merrymaking…